Well, in the last post, we discussed sharing during this beautiful season of Thanksgiving. Now we move on to care in this season. “Thanksgiving- A Season to Care!” Let me ask this question if we are not willing to share, do we honestly care for others? Showing care and concern for others is more than an abundance of words. It is action on our part. We can tell someone that we care for them all day and night, but it means nothing if our actions and deeds do not match our speech. We are as an empty vessel that yields nothing.
Therefore, the time has come for us to exhibit care in how we treat others. Not just those we know and love dearly, but what about someone who has no one else to care for them? What about the stranger in the grocery line who has to put back items of necessity because their funds are not enough to pay? Even co-workers struggling in their job capacities, do we offer a helping hand and share knowledge that we have unselfishly? We are living in challenging times, maybe sometimes barely seeing our way, but I declare if we can show any amount of kindness and care to someone else in need, we shall reap a bountiful reward. It is “Thanksgiving- A Season to Care!”
As I relate this post to our many relationships, how can we portray that we care about others more than just seeking our self benefits in life? How can we exemplify the principles of Christ, who is the epitome of what it means to care for each of us? I care about my relationships, present, and past. Whether as a mom, a friend, family member, co-worker, wife, or significant other. Understanding the joy and benefits of making others feel loved and cared for is so essential.
Lastly, we would love to hear how you exhibit caring in relationships and in general during this blessed season. It is “Thanksgiving-A Season to Care!” Let’s show that we do care. For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper. Psalms 72:14. I’ll be back next week with a new post, “Thanksgiving-A Season to Forgive!”
Be encouraged, and God bless!
Sister Jackie
Love it! So very well stated.
“Showing care and concern for others is more than an abundance of words. It is action on our part. We can tell someone that we care for them all day and night, but it means nothing if our actions and deeds do not match our speech. We are as an empty vessel that yields nothing.”
I know personally that although at times, it is good and helpful to receive words of encouragement, but, that the physical “act” of “meeting a need” speaks volumes more. And that when it is done with a sincere heart and genuine spirit, it then is a true blessing to the giver and the receiver alike.
Back in the day, they had a saying that “If you really mean business, then put your money where your mouth is, ’cause talk is cheap”. I have even come to see it in a spiritual sense, that we can be vessels that are no more than as “sounding brass and tinkling cymbals”…talking loud, saying a lot, but saying nothing of sustenance,…”Lord help us to do better”!.
I’ve learned that most anyone (that desires to) can say a lot of nice and encouraging words, whether heartfelt or not, which may have their place at the right time, but, when a need is “actually met” in the giving and doing and being there, in the actions and in the deeds, then that is “manifestation”, and manifestation, to me, is words in action.
God Bless you for your continual, sincere and faithful giving and sharing in every way, my dear Sister-in-Christ!!!
Thank you for sharing those thoughtful comments. And it’s true one can have elegant and flowery words to encourage us, which can be wonderful to hear, but when the “rubber meets the road,” it’s a whole different story. The words are gone, and so is the person- nowhere to be found. I appreciate your insight always and encouragement. God’s peace be upon you and His grace and compassionate mercy. God bless you!