LET US HELP THOSE WHO ARE HURTING

 

Difficult Times

Marlene Custer

It has been a difficult fifteen months or so. 

All over the world, we have isolated ourselves and tried to avoid those not in our household. 

Now that the fear is lessening and our world is opening back up, we may have to make a conscious effort to reach out to those we have avoided.

We have not all come through this pandemic on equal footing. 

Some are doing okay and picking up where they left off, but others are not. 

Some have lost their jobs or businesses and seen a strain on their closest relationships. 

Some have had friends and relatives die. 

As God’s children, we must start reaching out again.

Teachers of the Law asked Jesus, 

“Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” 

Jesus answered by saying the greatest is to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. 

Then He added the second most important, “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

Paul also affirmed the importance of reaching out when he wrote to the Galatians, 

“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”

After being focused for so many months on our own needs, it is easy to just keep that focus on ourselves. 

But that doesn’t bring any glory to Jesus. 

We must lift Him up and make Him known!

“Father, thank you for caring for me and my family these past months. Please help me now to think about others, and draw attention to You by offering help to those that are still hurting. Amen.”

NIV Mark 12:28-31, Galatians 6:10

Marlene is a retired teacher who wants to make Jesus known. Contact