Compassion for others

We have to have sympathy for people.  We all go through some type of pain and sometimes it’s difficult to get through.  People need our support and they need to know that there are people who care.  I mentioned to you earlier that trials help us to grow but when we are in the trial, it’s different.  If we give our burdens to God, it helps us but we still have feelings and we need to still stand with our heads held high in the grievance process. 
 
I know we need to provide sympathy to others because I was in a situation where I was hurting really bad and if I didn’t get the support that I needed, I don’t know what would have happened. When we give sympathy, we feel for people and share their pain.  This will show them that they are not alone and will allow us to know that we can help others.  When my father passed away, I was devastated.  I didn’t want to go to school or anywhere.  My cousin Rolanda came to me and told me that the world goes on even if I’m not here.  That helped me because she taught me that I had to make a choice to still want to be here.  I never thanked her but I guess I’m thanking her now.  Thank you Rolanda. 
 
Life is full of pain and if we don’t reach out to people, we’re going to lose them all.  We all need support.  Every time I talk to people who are going through anything in life, I always tell them to never give up on life because nothing is impossible for God.  I mean nothing.  This is the best sympathy that I could give to someone because God is the only one who can help you gain strength to live another day.  Thank you God.  Sympathy teaches us how to love people and how to be loved.  The poem that I wrote below was written to a friend of mine who has cancer.  I wanted her to know that she has to put her faith in God and still enjoy life.  Life is not over until you stop breathing and until then we can still enjoy all the wonders even when life looks like it’s over.  Never, never give up on life and always have sympathy for others.

SYMPATHY 
I wrote this poem especially for you
Because I feel it’s so important to do
 
I know you are going through a tough time
Keep your head held high with God on your mind
 
You have to be strong to get through pain
But strength is so important to gain
 
Sometimes life is difficult to understand
Always know that God has a plan
 
It may seem life is coming to an end
Don’t give up, you still can win
 
You have a purpose to do
Whatever God has planned and that’s true
 
I want to share with you a special note
I learned it from God and it helps me to cope
 
Choose to be happy each and every day
Don’t allow anything to get in your way
 
Wake up with a smile even when things are bad
Don’t choose to be mad, weary or sad
 
I know it’s tough for you
Trust in God He will do
 
Wonderful deeds for you to see
That He’s the one and will always be
 
The person for us to trust
Even when we have to put up with a lot of stuff
 
This battle is not yours, give it to God
Sometimes life could be very, very hard
 
Focus on having peace each day
You will feel so much better in every way
 
That’s what life is all about
Learning to cope without a doubt
 
Whenever you need someone, I’m here always
Peace be with you in all of your days.
 
Have sympathy for others and let know that you care.
 
1 JOHN 3:17
 
 But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?