we have been called to help

Choose love today. — Thomas Nelson, You Are Essential Help Everyone   by Thomas Nelson, from You Are Essential In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: "It is more blessed to give than to receive." — Acts 20:35    Jesus calls us all so clearly to love and help others. He doesn't mince words or speak in riddles. He doesn't suggest we only help people who agree with us or who look like us.   He doesn't let us off the hook because we already helped some other people some other time. He doesn't give guidelines for determining which of the weak are more deserving than others. No, Jesus calls us to help everyone in need.   Is there a group that you feel resistant to help? People who you don't think deserve your money or your time? We all have blind spots and stumbling blocks. But Jesus' love for each and every one of us is bigger than our blind spots.   Take some time to talk this over with God. Pray for His guidance and for Him to work in your heart to help you want to help all people in need.     The Two Greatest Commandments     God's greatest commandments to us are to love Him and to love our neighbors as ourselves. It all boils down to living a life overflowing with love, to treating others with the same kindness and care that Jesus demonstrated for us. So how does something so simple become so complicated?     In truth, it's still that simple. Our disagreements about politics, our rules about who can and can't do what, and our insistence that some people must surely be better than others just don't hold up when viewed through the lens of love.     Choose love today. Ask God to lend you His vision. As you interact with each person you meet, ask yourself how you can love them like Jesus. And then do it. You'll find your heart warming toward even the most seemingly unlovable people when you do your best to see them through Jesus' eyes.   Excerpted with permission from You Are Essential, copyright Thomas Nelson.  Your Turn   God calls us to love people and help them… any time we can and in any situation He calls us to. No matter who they are, if the Lord puts someone in front of us and is clearly pointing us to love them… we have to! Are you up to the challenge? Come leave your comments. We want to hear from you. ~ Devotionals Daily  COMMENT Share this devotion with someone who needs it today. 100 Inspirational Reminders of How Much You Matter   Save 40% off You Are Essential: 100 Inspirational Reminders of How Much You Matter   On sale for $8.99 each for a limited-time only with free U.S. shipping on orders $35 or more! This timely and timeless book is ideal for: Classroom and online teachers, and school staff Nurses, medical assistants, EMTs, pharmacists, and doctors First responders and their families Parents juggling both childcare and a career Grandparents stepping in to help during turbulent times Pastors, youth leaders, and Sunday school teachers Grocery store delivery shoppers and postal service employees Homeschooling parents and co-op leaders Factory workers, car mechanics, restaurant personnel And any of your friends and family who are facing depression and need to be reminded that they matter and are loved by God, created with a purpose for a purpose! . Hardcover, Regular: $14.99 Sale Price: $8.99 (40% off) eBook price: $8.99 + free U.S. shipping* on orders $35 or more SHOP NOW We all have essential people in our lives, whether they are friends, family, or someone we are meeting for the first time at the doctor's office or grocery pick-up line.   Designed to be given as an encouragement or thank-you to others or as a self-purchase to remind yourself how much the world needs you, You Are Essential includes: Biblical devotions Inspirational quotes and Scriptures Encouraging stories Colorful artwork   The perfect way to let someone know you see all that they are doing and that you're grateful, You Are Essential is a beautiful celebration of the human spirit and a reminder that no matter what, we will always need each other.   Learn More and Save   Learn More and Save Reserve your spot now for our next Online Bible Study through Forgiving What You Can't Forget by Lysa TerKeurst!   We start August 9th and would love to have you join us! You'll receive some great freebies when you sign up, plus FREE video access to all 6 study sessions with Lysa! LEARN MORE   *Sale prices valid through 7/31/2021, ending at 11:59pm EST, excluding eBooks and audiobooks.  eBooks and audiobook purchases are fulfilled by our partner, Glose.  Free U.S. shipping on orders over $35 valid, excluding Alaska and Hawaii

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