What is your focus during the day? I ask only because I have been very convicted about those hurting that hold it all in, never telling anyone or feeling like anyone cares. I just believe that there are more people that fall into that group than we even realize.
Do you ever stop and just ask people how they are doing? I mean sincerely ask them? And then taking it a step further, if something does seem wrong or they admit to it, do you ask the further questions and make yourself availiable as a person to lend an ear or offer help in some form or fashion? I expect most people don't want to burden others with what they feel like are huge issues, but I tend to look at it all from a different angle. I think that if we all would try to not act so perfect and just be who we are, and share with others our imperfections and struggles in an encouraging way, then others wouldn't feel so down and burdened by their own problems or issues. Makes sense, doesn't it?
I encourage you to stop and sincerely check with others in your day. We are called to love each other and bear one another's burdens. Not only that, but we are called to be christians before we are ANYTHING else. Yes, we fail daily, as we are all sinners. I get that. But that should not keep us from striving to pursue authenticity in our lives, and also being sure not to hold others to standards that can NEVER be met. We all need to be a little more realistic and fair, and especially more forgiving and understanding of the bigger picture.
We just never know when a little love and care from our part that might seem insignificant to us might be the thing that makes a difference and changes everything in another's life. God is bigger than everything, especially us!
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