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Loving Without Getting Tired
God speaks frequently in the Bible of our responsibility to the
oppressed, widows, orphans, fatherless and foreigners. He mentions those
who are lonely, neglected, forgotten and devalued. He cares deeply for
the oppressed and the hungry.
People can be hungry in many ways. They may have plenty of food to eat
but be starving to feel valuable. God lifts up those who are bowed down
with sorrow; He protects the stranger and upholds the fatherless and the
widow. How does He do this? He works through people. He needs
committed, submitted, dedicated people who live to meet the needs of
others.
Mother Teresa once said, 'Do not think that love, in order to be
genuine, has to be extraordinary. What we need is to love without
getting tired.'
I have come to understand that many people we encounter daily are just
trying to survive until someone rescues them, and that someone could be
you or me. Let's allow God's love for the hurting and broken to work
through us, meeting the needs of those who are hurting spiritually,
emotionally, and physically. Let's love without getting tired.
Prayer Starter: Holy Spirit, empower me to love without getting tired.
Give me Your heart for the hurting and the needy and show me how to meet
their needs.
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Psalm
146:7-9
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