Do not
withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of
your hand to do so.
Proverbs 3:27
However difficult our woes in life, we should stop and count our
blessings, in the light of something far worse. You don’t have to look
very far, to see someone in distress. The problem is we have quit
looking. The focus on our own wants and needs, has blinded us from those
we need to help. We are indeed much stronger and tougher than we appear.
We have had it too easy, for too long. We have become so accustomed to
having our needs met, that instead of utilizing our blessings to help
others, we seek more pleasures for ourselves. Daily the store shelves
are restocked with more than the necessities of life; there is a
constant flow of new gadgets, and toys to make our lives more
comfortable and pleasurable. After all that’s what its all about, or is
it? We don’t really know persecution, and hardships like those who
blazed the trail before us. How many times have we been beaten for
speaking out the truth, or spat upon for praying over a meal? There are
exceptions, but most of us could answer never. As a matter of fact, most
of us cower if someone shoots a grim glance our way, or speaks
negatively about us. Where did our passion go? Where is our motivation?
Who put out the fire within? What are we waiting for?
Prayer
Lord, ignite a fire within us again. Our compassion is being snuffed out
by our things. Open our eyes to the hurting, and show us how to use the
blessings we have received from you to bless others. Don’t let us fall
into a deep sleep, and become mesmerized by things in this world. Keep
us focused, give us strength and courage to walk in the light of Your
truth. In Jesus name, Amen.
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