The dictionary defines empathy as "the ability to understand and share the feelings of another." Compassion, sympathy and empathy are all emotions of passion, feelings of suffering. They also describe in part, God's mercy for us.
Jesus is our shepherd, and through whom we find guidance and passion. And through whom, we also receive compassion, sympathy and empathy. Without Him we are helplessly and hopelessly lost. With him, we have life, on earth and in heaven. As we learn to humble ourselves before Him, He teaches how to care for others, just as He cares for us.
Seeking and Following,
Dean
You go nowhere by accident. Wherever you go, God is sending you, wherever you are, God has put you there; He has a purpose in your being there. Christ who dwells within you has something He wants to do through you wherever you are. Believe this and go in His grace and love and power.
In the new movie Soul Surfer, Carrie Underwood plays the part of Bethany's youth group leader, and in one scene Bethany is overwhelmed with emotion & is crying for a group of people they are serving (don't want to tell you too much), anyway, Carrie's character says "don't be afraid to show you have compassion". I am praying for God to open all of our eyes & hearts so we can have compassion for our brothers and sisters - even those who don't seem like they want it or deserve it.
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