Good Morning: A Minimal DevotionalSample

Empathy

Good morning.

Being misunderstood or unheard hurts. I’m sure we’ve all experienced this. I can’t help but think how many people are longing for someone to hear their cry but are misunderstood because of their expression of it. I’ve found that if we take time to sit down, look into their eyes, and feel with them, an inevitable shift in our perspective will occur. Not that the truth changes, but at least we’ll understand.

Understanding is a powerful force. We must do this. This is what the world needs. After all, we need it too. Those who don’t empathize will always be limited in their love and effectiveness.

In this moment, what is one situation where you could show empathy?