Hands of Grace: A Compassionate Call #1055

Hands of Grace: A Compassionate Call (Bearing Burdens: A Reflection on Faith and Compassion) In quiet corners of the soul, Where worries whisper and shadows stir, There lies a call to cast away— Cares upon the waters, faith's gentle sway (1 Peter 5:7). We bear not just our own, but lift Others’ loads, hearts set adrift. The law of Christ in hands that hold Each other's weights in folds of gold (Galatians 6:2). Look not within but far beyond, To other souls of which we're fond. Their needs, our mission; their pain, our call— To serve, to share, to give our all (Philippians 2:4). In giving, find the sweetest gain, In comforting, soothe our own pain. For in our hands, the weary rest, Finding solace on our chests (Matthew 11:28-30). Blessings flow from acts so small, Loans to the Lord, repaid to all. In love we give, in grace receive— In helping others, we believe (Proverbs 19:17). Let this be a beacon bright, For weary wanderers in the night. To lift, to love, to laugh, to cry, In burdens shared, our spirits fly. Written by Steven G. Lee (April 28, 2024)