Monday, November 28, 2005

Slow to Anger and Abounding in love

Sinus infection again today. Nose blocked and ears blocked.
My colleagues and I are all taking turns to be sick.
Last week was both my colleagues. This week is me.

Guess how did I spend my time?
I watched a VCD – Jonah: A Vegetales Movie.

Well, over the past few days, I was feeling rather discouraged but this movie perked me up lots.
One part of the show that encouraged me lots is this part where is says “Compassion is about helping people when they are in need. Mercy is when you give someone a chance even when they didn’t deserve it. Both compassion and mercy comes in hand-in-hand but you can’t have mercy without compassion.”

The story of Jonah is not only about listening to God or about turning back to God or even about the whale but it’s a great story of grace and mercy.
After the show, I questioned myself – How gracious and merciful can I be?
God reminded me not to be self-centered.
There’s always hope.

Again, I pray, dear Lord, may you teach me how to be slow to anger and be abounding in love and compassion.

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