COMPASSION

Living with a compassionate soul,

Takes an anguishing, gut-wrenching toll.

You cry tears each and every day,

As you watch the devil have his way.

Hate against those who are black, red or tan,

Harsh words and actions by unfeeling man.

Cruelty and war, starvation and pain,

The dredges from hell, an endless strain.

We watch in horror as justice dies,

And cringe in agony at the children’s cries.

We know in our heart that God will one day reign,

And relieve us all from this daily pain.

He will judge those who inflict this wrong,

Justice will finally sing a righteous song.

 

“Never judge another until you have walked a mile in their moccasins.”

“There but by the grace of God go I.”

These two gems of wisdom have been a guiding force in my life. God blessed me with a compassionate heart and I feel the pain and suffering of others deeply. It can be tiring emotionally in today’s world as there seems to be so much evil swirling around us.  I read and see  the pain man inflicts on others, the disregard for God’s beautiful creation, the harm done to those who have no voice, the lies, greed and deceit and it can really wear me down. But, I hang on to the promises of God and know that one day justice will prevail. I remember that my savior is the ultimate judge and I am grateful for that promise.