Last week I went with my parents to a dinner at the home of a couple from our church. I hadn’t really talked to the couple much, but I knew their names and their faces. Usually, I get pretty bored at these types of things, but this time it was different. I was truly touched by the couple’s generosity, and most of all, by the wife’s testimony of how they came to Christ.
Along the same lines as my previous post, the couple went through a period of great difficulty in many aspects that I won’t go through here. Through the tremendously difficult time, they came to know Christ at Jaffray, and found peace in knowing God was in control. They also were greatly encouraged by the support of brothers and sisters at Jaffray. The wife now, is the head of the “Caring Ministry” - where (from what I know) she visits people from our church and well, “cares” for them. 
Something that spoke out to me through our conversation around the idea of “caring for others” has continued to echo in my heart. Lately, I have felt like people have “wronged” me. That my time and efforts in befriending people over the years has been a waste, and that I have given more than I have received. I have been quite frustrated and have been caught up in thinking I deserve “better” and have become quite bitter because of this.
Anyways, the wife told me that as hard as it is to show that you care, for some people, it’s even harder to open up and receive that care. So yeah…I guess I can’t blame people for not reciprocating and “receiving” my care.
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:9-10
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