Who You Gonna Tell?

There are times when someone bemoans a situation or complains about the way things are going, only to be met by someone saying, “Tell someone who cares.” Though this response may at times be used in jest, the statement implies, “I really don’t care to hear about your problems. Save your sob story for someone else.” Such is not a very compassionate response and though these specific words may not be used, the sentiment is still often conveyed through a refusal to offer a sincere listening ear or a little extra time to those who are struggling.

Peter encouraged…
“(6) Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, (7) CASTING ALL YOUR ANXIETIES ON HIM, BECAUSE HE CARES FOR YOU.” ( 1 Peter 5:6-7 ESV)

Though it is a great source of strength to receive encouragement and comfort from others when going through trials -- and we should be willing to extend it (note 2 Corinthians 1:3-4) when such occasions arise -- let us always remember the truth that GOD CARES and we can cast all our anxieties before Him at any time. Others may become weary of our coming, but God is always willing to listen to us as we pour out our hearts before Him. As our Heavenly Father CARED enough to send His Son into this world to provide our eternal salvation, how much more does HE CARE to “with him graciously give us all things!” ( Romans 8:32 ESV)

For us TO CARE and truly be compassionate toward others is a very godly trait and should be a mark of our genuineness as Christians. CARING comes from a loving heart and Jesus referred to love for one another as a mark of discipleship to Him. ( John 13:35)

May we find comfort in knowing how much GOD CARES for us. Then, to reveal how much we appreciate His mindfulness, let us develop a CARING ATTITUDE toward those who are around us.

Have a great day LEARNING THE LIKENESS OF THE GREATEST LISTENER!
Carl

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