May I Walk in Your Shoes Today? It seems like everyday I run into someone who has the weight of the world on their shoulders. A father who lost his job, a mother who wonders how she'll feed her children, a businessman who has lost everything, a widow who can't make the mortgage payment. There is so much hardship and sadness in our world today. What can we do to help?
Walking in a person's shoes for a day, or even a moment, can teach us something about ourselves. Are you a good listener? Do you have empathy for the person who is suffering from a tragedy? Are you able to come along side someone who needs help and offer it to them? Or. are we often too busy to notice a friend in need. I'm guilty as charged.
There have been many times when I thought I should have stopped and offered help to a person who's car was stuck in the middle of the road. Or perhaps offer a ride to a person walking in the rain with their groceries in hand (I have done this on occasion, and I know many of you are going to chastise me for it!). You know when you should heed the call when that little voice in your head says; "Just do it," and you say; "Come on, not today, I'm running late for an appointment."
Perhaps this is a little reminder for us to take time out of our busy day and help a person in need. Someday, we may need a helping hand in return. Will there be someone willing to help us in our time of need? May I walk in your shoes today?
