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bigmike

Matthew 9:12 (NKJV) 12 When Jesus heard that, He said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.
Let us pray for the sick, and when the door opens let us share with them our great Physician, Jesus Christ.
Let us tell them about His goodness, how much He loves them, and how He wants to help them through whatever they are struggling with.
Although the sick need help, some may refuse it. They may not want our answers. They may not want the help.
I have seen people refuse the answers many times and turn back to the sin that is killing them. All we can do is keep praying for them and keep showing them God's love for them.
Admittedly, it's very hard at times to watch.
Their are others who may want help, but they still want that thing that they are addicted to from time to time as well.
It's a fine line with helping them, but the Holy Spirit will guide us.
The questions is, will we get frustrated and give up on them? Or will we have compassion for them, and wait on the Lord for His guidance.
Sometimes it takes years of sticking with someone, and it can be a "hands off and then hands back on situation." We are there for a bit and then out of the picture for a while, to only come back in when they are ready for more help.
Luke 10:33 (NKJV) 33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was. And when he saw him, he had compassion.
This kind of compassion will keep us hanging in there when we don't see any results or change. It will push us to go the extras mile.
It's the same compassion God has for us. Let us put on this heart of compassion and walk in it strongly.
Colossians 3:12 (LSB) 12 So, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience;
Don't give up. Stay in there. You are making a difference.
Amen.

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