My wife says that I have the biggest heart for everyone and everything. I think she gives me too much credit most times. I struggle with anger and anxiety just like everyone else, however there are times where I can't control my emotions. I would describe myself as an Empath of sorts. No it's not some mystical power. There are times where I can be overcome by emotion by the individuals in a place, or even a situation. These are not always sadness, but can be an array of about anything. I have been at a concert and just overcome with joy and happiness that I will tear up and I don't know why. This also happens on the opposite side of the spectrum. Reading a story about a situation or seeing a video clip can sometimes cause this as well. This morning I was reading a story about a dog that was abandoned and he brought a rock and placed it in front of a gentleman who sold hamburgers like he was paying for food. This man accepted this stone and offered food to this pup. This same transaction happened several times and then the pup started bringing his friends with him. The man has continued to help these animals. This in my opinion is incredible. I teared up instantly while reading this story, as a matter of fact the tears are running down my face right now as I type this. This man could have turned his back on this poor animal and let him suffer and probably starve and die. Now what can I learn from this and apply it to my life? My first thought is that when it comes to God I am like that dog, I have nothing physical that I can offer to Him for payment that will amount to anything of worth. My possessions are like a rock to God, but He offers help to me anyway for free. He could have easily turned His back on me and let me suffer and die, but guess what, that didn't happen. There is no way to pay for salvation. This has already been paid for with the Blood of Jesus, and only through Him will you ever be allowed to enter Heaven. Now secondly this dog brought his friends to come seek help as well. We are sent out in this world to save others in the name of The Lord. We are commanded to be that light in the darkness. That pup did exactly that, he brought others to get help when no one else would. This man offered them the same Grace and Mercy as the first pup. God freely gives Grace, Mercy and Love to all. Most, unfortunately don't understand this. The way to let people know this is to go out and tell others about Him. It's not always an easy thing, Honestly I struggle with this. I have bibles in my backseat that I am trying to distribute to all that want one. I pray about this daily, asking for help doing this. I am just a man, but trying to be that light for God. What I want you to take from this story today is that God is there to help you, ALWAYS. The payment for that help has already been paid in full. Go to Him with your heart and let Him work in your life. Show Mercy, Love, and Grace. Be a Light in this dark world. Show some compassion, and be an Ambassador for God.
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