What does it mean to have it, give it, live it??
Does it mean generously opening up our checkbooks, spending our precious free time volunteering, or talking to a homeless person on the streets of Detroit? I'm not sure exactly, but I do know that when I see people recognizing our strengths and using them to give back and help others - all with humility and grace - I am duly impressed and make a mental note to do better and strive to do the same.
I was just thinking this weekend that I have several examples of what I believe to be compassion, just among some of my rockstar girlfriends! (and these are only a few):
Sarah & Tracy - heading off to South Africa on Friday to once again be a a part of a medical mission trip to eSikhawini www.livefromsouthafrica.blogspot.com . For months they have doggedly raised funds, collected and packed meds to spend two weeks providing hope & healing to those in dire need. Safe travels and God speed, friends!
Alli - easily one of the most steadiest and trustworthy people I know, this lady is an organizational whiz! She keeps our compassion committee at church right on track, and her servant heart is one that I've always admired.
Kate - a woman of faith and action, along with her heart for others - she's a triple threat! Now overseeing a team of family social workers, in her own work she has peered into some really dark places in people's lives, and is always determined to help them recognize the good that she is convinced lies in us all, gosh darn it!
Jenny - her road to obedience of her heart's desire and God's calling was truly one to behold last year. She fulfilled a longstanding dream to serve on Mercy Ships, and spent 3 months providing her best nursely duties to the people of Liberia. What's next for her? Who knows, I just hope she keeps us along for the ride!
I feel priviliged to witness these extraordinary journeys of compassion. Maybe it's just the company I keep, and if so, keep it coming! :)
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Aw, so sweet those kind words. But of course very much the same thing could be said of you, Miss Liv. Somehow, you miraculously cram 48 hours of life into each 24 hour day. Perfectly balancing work, quality time with the hubby, time with the girls, time with your niece and nephew and time to serve in a multitude of ways, whenever, wherever there's a need. I'm so thankful you guys are part of the compassion team, the group evaluating The Church on Main and my life in general.
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