Whether in the human family into which we were born, or the spiritual family of God into which we both chose and were chosen; success depends on: (2) Showing sympathy for each other.
“Sympathy is two hearts tugging at one load,” wrote American clergyman Charles Henry Parkhurst (1842-1933).
Sometimes, sympathy requires time, because the need of the moment may be an open ear to a long story. Sometimes, sympathy requires presence, because the need of the moment may be physical evidence that they have not been abandoned. Sometimes, sympathy requires that we share our treasure, because the need of the moment may be shelter, food, or warm clothing.
Few of us will really know the pain or the suffering that others endure, but any one of us can stand with others in their suffering and pain. – Luther
Daily Encouragement 