Who Cares?

When he saw the crowds, he felt sorry for them. They were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

Matthew 9:36 (CEV)

Who cares anyway?

Sometimes it feels like no one does. Maybe your friends only want to talk about their stuff. Your parents are gone long hours and are too tired when they get home. And your siblings have their own troubles to deal with.

So, who cares about you when it seems like others don’t? Jesus does. When he was on Earth, he cared for people every day. He taught and healed people and then travelled to the next town so he could do it all again. Many people didn’t understand him. They made fun of him, even hated him, but still he gave his life and rose from death to save them and us. And Jesus still loves everyone—including you.

It takes courage to care. It’s hard work to not worry about our own problems and be more concerned with others. That was Jesus’s life’s work, and he asks us to do the same. With his help, we can see people through his eyes—with compassion. That means pausing to reflect on what they are going through and trying to understand. Having compassion will help us take action to help them...for the right reasons.

Jesus is concerned about every detail of your life. He wants to hear your thoughts, talk about your dreams, dry your tears. And he helps us care for others in the same way.

SPIRITUAL FITNESS TRAINING

It’s normal to want things for ourselves. But Jesus wants us to be different— to put other people before our own wants and desires. How can you do that this week? Think of some different ideas and write them in a journal or on some paper. Then try them out this week and see how God uses you to care for others!

PRAY

Jesus, help me love others more than myself. Help me love them like you do!

KEEP IT GOING

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