Be Sympathetic

Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. — 1 Peter 3:8

 God calls us to be like-minded with Him.

And to be sympathetic to those around us.

Even when we disagree.

To love one another — even our enemies.

The Lord calls us to be compassionate toward others.

Even when they don't extend that compassion to us.

And God asks us to be humble, especially in times when we start to puff ourselves up.

Be Sympathetic

Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. — 1 Peter 3:8

God asks all of us to be like-minded.

And he wants all of us to be sympathetic to others.

Instead of comparing ourselves or exalting ourselves over others, the Lord commands us to humble ourselves.

He calls us to love one another, even those unlovely people we meet.

To be compassionate with others, even when they aren't compassionate with us.

We are blessed that He is compassionate and loving with us.

And God is compassionate with me, even when I'm unlovely and undeserving of His love.

 

Be Sympathetic

Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. — 1 Peter 3:8

It's not always easy to be sympathetic toward others.

But God commands us to be like-minded and sympathetic.

Even when I disagree with someone, I am called to treat them with love and respect.

He asks me to be compassionate.

Not prideful or rude, but humble.

Respecting others' views, even when I don't agree with them.

Be Compassionate and Humble

Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. — I Peter 3:8

It's not always easy to be humble.

Sometimes God has to purposely humble me just to get my attention.

When pride gets in my way, I tend to be oblivious until He brings me up short.

Yesterday was my 10th radiation treatment. I'm halfway through!

I'm expecting that in a week or two I will begin to tire and my energy will be drained.

For now, I'm enjoying the energy I have - more than I had while on chemo.

I went to Kaiser for my Herceptin IV this morning.

The poor nurse had a hard time finding a vein without scar tissue.

She gave up after two tries and the next nurse was able to get the blood flowing.

Fortunately, the first nurse was very gentle and made it an almost pain-free experience.

I am grateful for the Kaiser nursing staff who do such a wonderful job with the IVs.

I am also thankful for the UCSD nursing staff where I go for radiation.

They play Hillsong United or Lauren Daigle during my session and cover me with a warm blanket.

All of them are very compassionate. God is great.