Looking Out for Others

Looking away or looking to help.... 

Sometimes when we see uncomfortable or unpleasant things, we divert our eyes away so our mind won't focus and our hearts won't feel the situation. 

I used to do this every time I walked by my teenager's room. 

I am sure it's a well-organized myriad of clothing, books, and life pertinent items to her, but it looked like remnants of a hurricane to her mother and me. 

It's easier to just look away and move on. 

What about those times when we are at work or out and about with a group of friends and we see someone noticeably upset or hurting. 

Hopefully it's our natural reaction to seek to learn the situation, offer comfort, and help if possible. 

Now what about when we see that out of place person trying to deal with something that is obviously unfamiliar for them? 

I know that it's easier to look away and pretend we don't see that older person in the store trying to figure out how to lift that case of water. 

Or its "better to ignore" the dirty looking person on the street with the shopping cart full of weird stuff. 

I am not suggesting we stop and try to change their whole life, but what about looking them in the eye and saying hello? 

What would Jesus do? 

Check your experience...

"Helping others is the foundation stone of our recovery." Big Book pg. 97 

Lord, let us open the eyes of our heart to see where You would have us offer compassion and help, AMEN. 

"Seeing the people, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dispirited like sheep without a shepherd. Then He said to His disciples, "Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too." Philippians 2:4 

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Heart Thoughts

Check the thoughts that reside in your heart...

Have you ever considered the differences between the thoughts in your head and your heart? 

In my head my thoughts tend to be focused on myself. 

They race wildly about jumping from emotional wants to materialistic and other self-centered actions. 

If these were left unchecked by my heart, they would cause me all kinds of grief like they used to before I gained sobriety and began walking with Jesus. 

For instance, my head will say "go ahead and tell them what you really think right now!" 

Where my heart says, "Wait until your anger goes away and pray on this before you respond with words you will regret." 

I find when I listen to the thoughts in my heart my day goes much better!.. 

 Check your experience... 

"His change of heart was dramatic, convincing, and moving." Big Book pg. 55 

 Lord let us first give our thoughts to our heart to let Your Holy Spirit guide our responses and quiet our emotional need to react, AMEN. 

"And Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, "Why are you thinking evil in your hearts?" Matthew 9:4 

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Find the Good

Find the good and the blessings will follow...

Have you ever noticed both in yourself and in others that when love is added to the task, effort, or deed it not only goes well, but also brings a smile to those involved? 

Now it’s pretty apparent that we can’t do what we love all the time, every time, but we can bring our best efforts and attitudes. 

Some of the daily tasks I have are not the most enjoyable, but because they are required, I make the best of it. 

Over the years I have learned to look for the good in every situation and to see what I can bring to it, instead of seeing what I can take from it. 

This mindset has not only got me through the moment but also given me a new outlook and attitude on things. 

It works when you work it!.. 

Check your experience… 

“Do not think of what you will get out of the occasion. Think of what you can bring to it.” Big Book pg. 102

Lord, let us use love and grace to not only be a part of the things we enjoy, but also to help us through the rougher waters of our lives, AMEN. 

“In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success.” Proverbs 3:6 

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