How do we get out of the constant cycle of comparison?
True compassion is not just having a feeling, but doing something about that feeling.
Giving God the opportunity to show how much he cares
Five ways Jesus can teach us to show compassion when we want to be critical.
What we’ve experienced is that living by religious rules is a very tempting way to avoid facing the insecurities in our hearts.
We can find joy in serving God and others. No matter what’s going on in life, our home life improves when we look outward instead of inward.
So much of life is impossible with only human effort. Start relying on God by learning why and how to fast and pray.
Vulnerability is key to building real and meaningful relationships
We all want to be cared for, known, understood, and loved for who we are. God is the starting place for this kind of intimacy.
Even when we make mistakes and hurt God, he still sticks with us because he loves us. Nothing we do can drive him away.
Being vulnerable with God means being comfortable with our weaknesses because we know God’s power is greater than any of our weaknesses or flaws and that all our strength and courage comes from God. There’s freedom knowing that God loves us no matter what and can make us strong despite our weaknesses or insecurities.
Compassion is having concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others. It is not simply feeling bad for what someone else is going through, but taking action to help and love them.