Sometimes we are strong for people in the struggle and stingy in their success. Or absent in the hurt and show up for the party. We are all on a journey but at times when your path intersects with another's pain or provision you have to decide how to respond. Don't allow jealously to rob your praise and never allow fear or awkwardness dry up your tears. Jesus wept with those who wept and He danced and celebrated those who were celebrating. Live with a generous heart emotionally. Share your tears and your cheers.
— Charlotte Gambill (b. 1973), Pastorin, christliche Sprecherin und Buchautorin
Related Bible passage: ROM.12.15
Topics: Service & Love of Neighbour, Relationships & Family, Joy & Gratitude
All quotes by Charlotte Gambill (1)
If you judge people, you have no time to love them.
Mother Teresa
Prayer does not equip us for greater works – prayer is the greater work.
Oswald Chambers
In our own woundedness, we can become sources of life for others.
Henri Nouwen
There are two ways to do good: to give and to forgive.
Augustine of Hippo
The world consists of nothing but opportunities for love.
Søren Kierkegaard
We cannot do great things on this earth, only small things with great love.
Mother Teresa
The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet.
Frederick Buechner
Etty Hillesum