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Compassion Comeback

Have you ever imagined what life would be like if there was no such thing as compassion? How awful. As I mentioned in my prior (sleep deprived) post, I have been barely able to even tread water and hold my head up lately. Along with that, my compassion seemed to go right out the window. Of course, in the midst of chaos it wasn't something I noticed, but looking back it's so obvious. (along with the help of a concerned boss who pointed it out to me) It makes me so sad, but it's true.

What if Jesus had lost His compassion when things got chaotic and tough? Man, reality check 101. Sheesh...if you look in Scripture His compassion is all over the place!

Psalm 103:4 ..."who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion"
Isaiah 49:13 "Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; burst into song, O mountains! For the Lord comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones."
Matthew 9:36 "When he saw the crowds , he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd."
Mark 8:2 "I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat."
James 5:11 "....The lord is full of compassion and mercy."

..and that's not nearly all of them. I started thinking about all of this after I read this article I came across today... http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=dw-wakeupcall092908&prov=yhoo&type=lgns . My heart just filled with joy at the hope a living God can bring. Tears filled my eyes and I read this and I was just so thankful that He is everywhere and reveals Himself in such powerful ways.

Thank you, Lord Jesus for your compassion and may we ALL have compassion towards each other!

Peace Please

It is so so so easy to get caught up in myself. I hate that. With a passion. I was reminded to the full extent of that when I read this today... http://livingproofministries.blogspot.com/2008/10/there-is-rescuer.html

My heart just breaks for all of those that will continue to grieve the loss of not only loved ones, their possessions, but also the life they knew.

Do you ever make a decision and for some reason have this 'feeling' that you just can't shake? That's the case for me here lately. Logically, it seems like the best thing to do. However, it isn't until later that you realize it was a lack of peace and of the HOLY SPIRIT! I praise Jesus for those things that I can't just shake. At the time it's weird and confusing but in hind site it's a blessing and protection. The past few weeks have been a time of trial and decision making for me. You know, the kind where you just want to close your eyes and pretend you are a kid again so you don't have to make grown up decisions and deal with grown ups? Ok, I'll just speak for myself, but that was (is) me. Or, just curl up into a ball and disappear? OR just drive off and not tell anyone where you were going? Ok. You get my point. (All passed through my mind many times)

I don't know what in the world I would do with out my family and friends who allow me to be crazy. I mean it. I've been pretty crazy here lately...either not wanting anything to do with anyone or talking at 100mph barely stopping to even consider if what I'm saying is making any sense or is understandable from any one else's perspective outside of my head. Total unconditional love. Undeserved and desperately needed.

Peace--I've got it now. If I may use the phrase...A weight has been lifted off of my shoulders. Thank you sweet, sweet Jesus...I can breathe. Finally.

This is really vague and really random. I'm too tired to make any sense right now, anyway. Good enough for now!