Saturday, June 12, 2004
Saturday, June 12, 2004
For their sake he remembered his covenant, and showed compassion according to the abundance of his steadfast love.
(Psalm 106.45
NRSV)
AMERICAN HEALTH magazine reported the findings of a study by the University of Michigan's Research Center. This study says that more than any other activity doing regular volunteer work dramatically increases life expectancy. It's more important than jogging or aerobics or even oat bran. Help somebody else and you will live longer. You will have more vitality, more energy, more zest for life.
During great disasters, it was found that people suffering from nervous disorders found unexpected health by forgetting their own troubles and ministering to the terrible needs of victims of the air raids. The reason many of us have no energy, no vitality, no joy, is that we are living only for ourselves.
Dear God, your compassion for me as demonstrated in Jesus Christ was awesome. Guide me in passing your compassion on to others. Amen.
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