Yesterday, 10 September, was R U OK? Day. This year’s theme is “Ask R U OK? Any Day”—because, rather inconveniently, life’s difficulties do not confine themselves to the second Thursday in September.
Loving-kindness refuses to make neighbours into rivals; it honours them, shares their burdens and rejoices in their good.
Jesus gives himself as the bread that satisfies us and frees us to seek the good of others.
Grace is not a wage to be earned but a gift to receive—and loving-kindness rejoices when others receive it too.
Envy turns those nearest to us into rivals; loving-kindness learns to seek and celebrate their good.
Envy grieves at another’s good; God’s wisdom teaches us to seek and celebrate their flourishing.
The story is told of a young soldier fighting for the Union during the American Civil War. It was 1864, and he had been away from his family for several years when news reached him that his father was gravely ill and unlikely to live much longer. “Please come home.” The soldier immediately sought compassionate leave, but his request was refused…
Humility receives our place and gifts from God, then uses them generously for the good of Christ’s body.