"Compassion is not a virtue- it's a commitment. It's not something we have or don't have- it's something we choose to practice." Brene Brown
Some people have a natural awareness of others around them. They are always the first one to realize when someone is having a hard day, or the first to offer a helping hand.
It's easy to see people like that and think that we just aren't wired that way. Maybe it's not our first response to go out of our way to show compassion, so we let others do it who are "good" at it. But the truth is, we are all capable of compassion!
And how you show kindness and empathy doesn't have to look the same as the way someone else does it. God has gifted you with unique abilities and strengths. How can you use those qualities to be more compassionate to others around you this week? We ALL have the ability to show love, compassion and kindness.
Take time this week to intentionally practice these things. Commit to reaching out to others and see how much it blesses your life when you are a blessing to those around you.
"... show mercy and compassion to one another." Zechariah 7:9
Journey on!