By: Carole L. Haimes

²⁷ “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, ²⁸ bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ²⁹ If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them. ³⁰ Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. ³¹ Do to others as you would have them do to you. (Luke 6:27-31 NIV)

Things can change in an instant, in the blink of an eye. At other times, change happens gradually, slowly becoming better or worse. The latter is what I have experienced over the last few years. I am feeling a bit down about having to leave my job and be home more. But Jesus brought to my mind someone who is going through a tougher time then I am. He called me out of my discontent to serve her by visiting her as she recovers.

³¹ Do to others as you would have them do to you.
It was that simple. As I was praying to God, He brought to my heart someone struggling in a much more difficult situation than I am. He reminded me that my life change is hard, but hers is harder. Go help her. Go cheer her up with a visit, some laughter and of course, her favorite food and drink. Pray with her, laugh with her, listen to her.
Do to others as you would have them do to you.
Perhaps you are struggling with a change of life, a setback, a difficult time. Maybe ask God if there is someone that you can go and serve, cheer, or love. Jesus can be amazingly practical in His teachings. This is true for me at this time. He got me out of myself and into helping someone else with His reminder to
Do to others as you would have them do to you.
Let’s listen and look for these opportunities. We will be the better for it and so will all those precious people God leads us to bless.