Infinite Compassion

My elderly husband’s eyesight was deteriorating and my own responsibilities as his carer were increasing. I began to feel completely overlooked. I understood that my husband was at the forefront of everyone’s concerns, but on one particular day I felt I was regarded only as an attachment to him rather than a person in my own right.

In my daily Bible reading and prayers that night, I didn’t ask for any help from God. However, as I was falling asleep, the thought came to me: Jesus values me as no one else does. He knows me personally and loves me. I had been taught this for most of my life, yet only at this moment did the thought really hit home. It was so comforting and empowering and came at a time when I most needed strength to cope with the challenges ahead.

Looking back, I marvel at God’s generosity in restoring my feelings of confidence and self-worth. God knew my needs and helped me before I even asked.

Because God is boundlessly compassionate to us we can show compassion to those around us. We can rely on God’s spirit to guide and direct us in what we say and do.