Blessed Are Those Who Have Regard

For The Weak

Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the Lord delivers them in times of trouble.

The Lord protects and preserves them—they are counted among the blessed in the land—he does not give them over to the desire of their foes.

The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness.

Psalm 41:1-3

It is not hard to find someone in need of comfort: a single mother whose flood or worries has washed away her hope; a lonely old man who fears he has outlived his usefulness.

We can let people know we care. We can treat them with courtesy and respect, though they may be testy or tiresome. We can listen with interest to their stories. And we can pray for them or with them – the most helpful and healing act of all.

Only a life given away for love’s sake is worth living.

Our Daily Bread – August 28, 2017