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A GOD OF EMPATHY Poem Devotional

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April 24
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Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested. -Hebrews 2:18 (NLT)
A GOD OF EMPATHY
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you undergo trials and suffering in life
He is always there to ease your burden and bring light
Since he himself has undergone suffering and testing
He is able to understand what challenges you are facing.
He hears your cries and empathizes with our situations
He knows what is in your heart during tribulations
God is a god who sees everything in this world
Believe that he is there with you, just read his word.
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Have you ever been misunderstood? One of the tricks of Satan in my life is to create misunderstandings in my relationships. He has stolen so much of my peace and joy because of the spirit of confusion and offense. God is a god of order. He never brings chaos or disorganization in our lives. It is the enemy that lays down tactics so we will be lost and confused or offended. Be encouraged because we have a god who empathizes with us since he has gone through the same pain and suffering we are undergoing. In fact, I think that Jesus’ suffering will be unparalleled in this lifetime. Just reflect how much wounds and beatings his body underwent. He empathizes with your pains and sorrows. Run to him.
PRAYER
Lord, let me always run to you when I am in trouble.
REFLECTION
What is your deepest pain that God has consoled you with?
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EMPATHY VERSUS SYMPATHY Poem Devotional

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June 30                                                                                    The Power of God’s Word
Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Remember also those being mistreated as if you felt their pain in your own bodies.
-Hebrews 13:3(NLT)
A poem and essay by ILMA
To sympathize is to recognize someone else’s situation
It is when you observe and say something about their condition
To empathize is to put your own shoes in their own difficulties
It is deeper than just saying something about their realities.
Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself
It will bring you to forget one’s self and help
Remember those who are being mistreated and abused
You will feel grateful and realize that gifts are to be used.
Sympathy and Empathy have been used interchangeably by many. While they may be synonymous, there is a difference in the degree and realm of emotion and understanding involved. Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. When you identify with what others are feeling because you have experienced it yourself or have been through a similar situation. Sympathy is a feeling of pity or sense of kindness. It is when you feel bad for someone else who’s going through something hard. It is recognizing another person’s situation but not necessarily taking active part in alleviating their sorrow or pain. Christians are called to empathize not sympathize.
PRAYER
Lord, give me a compassionate heart.
REFLECTION
Why are believers called to empathize rather than sympathize?