Compassion: (from Merriam-Webster)
Main Entry: com·pas·sion
Pronunciation: \kəm-ˈpa-shən\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French or Late Latin; Anglo-French, from Late Latin compassion-, compassio, from compati to sympathize, from Latin com- + pati to bear, suffer
: sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
How often do we allow our hearts to be broken by the things that break God's heart? Our Proverbs 31 woman acts to alleviate the suffering of those around her. Notice she doesn't just send help. She also "opens her arms to the needy." This speaks to embracing and comforting those around us that are hurting. Sending help without sending love is corporate. Sending love without sending help is an excuse. We get it right and it actually makes a difference when we do both.
Matthew West has a great song entitled "Do Something." I believe his words speak more powerfully than mine ever could. Take a listen to his official YouTube video, and let's pray that no matter where we are on the compassion spectrum, God will open our eyes and sink us even deeper into it. May our eyes and hearts be open and observant, and our hands and feet ready to act.
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