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any guilt or remorse about it. When someone was hungry, he would quietly bring them food or what ever they needed and it would be there secret.

Compassion can be a simple reassurance. I worked yesterday as backup shooter for a wedding. While I was getting shots of the bride getting ready, she was stressing out and started wondering if she was to tan. She was asking her brides maids if she needed more makeup and starting to panic. I simply looked at her straight in the eye and very honestly told her that she looked perfect. She took a breath, her shoulders came down and she relaxed.

Compassion is a child sharing his or her candy with another kid so they won't feel left out. Compassion is bringing a meal to a shut in or giving someone your seat on the bus. Compassion is taking the time to understand why that guy ticking you off at work is acting like he is before you get outraged and complain about his behavior. That is a hard one to do believe me. Been there, done that. Compassion is caring for someone who is broken and hurt. Compassion is feeding the hungry.

The really good news is that no matter what we do, Jesus has an abundance of compassion for us. So much so that he sacrificed his own body to save us. No matter what we do he loves us. No matter where we go, he sees our hearts. He will never turn us away or stop feeling our pain. His compassion for us is greater than anything we will ever know. It is great enough to bring us to him when our time on this earth is finished and give us eternal life. What more can we ask for.

So your mission should you choose to accept it is this. Every day, make an effort to consider someone else. Try and understand what they are going through. Even if you don't take an action, just let yourself see things from their perspective. Remember, peace is born of understanding, understanding is born of compassion. Compassion is born of God. We are God's children. Our mission is to share his compassion for us with each other.

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