Felt compelled to reblog a previous post of mine about my compassion failures after an incident that occurred this morning. I dropped off the car at the repair shop and was walking the 3 or so miles to work when I was approached by a young lady who asked for change for bus fare. I immediately responded, “sorry I have no change” and walked away. My mind and the enemy then started working.
It was the truth I had no change but I had a $20 bill, why didn’t I give her that? Why did I not offer other options? Or just stop for a minute and talk? By the time I turned back she had disappeared. It was a beautiful morning with the sun shining, I am able to afford a vehicle for transportation and the means to have it repaired and yet, I did not help. My compassion failed me once again…
You will have other opportunities…You did reconsider…
Thanks for your kind words. Trying to be compassionate to myself also.
You are welcome Mark..Sometimes when we have a sensitive heart we can be hard on ourselves.. We just strive to be able to discern when the Lord wants us to plant a seed somewhere. He understands us better than we understand ourselves..