We live in a very fast paced world in this day and age. We are so concerned about out own first-world problems, while hurrying to the nearest Starbucks, that we forget that many people have much greater struggles than we do. I was at a coffee shop yesterday and I started up a casual conversation with the barista. He informed me that he was very tired because he had two full time jobs and had an 18 hour work shift ahead of him. I took the time to listen and then went on with my day after a "God bless you" to him. On the drive home, something hit me about that conversation. This gentleman was working two full time jobs to keep a roof over his head for his young family. Me? I was on my way to my next errand and then would head home at a reasonable time to work on my message and be with my own family. The gentleman at the coffee shop was not complaining at all- he was simply telling me about his life because I gave the impression that I would listen.
But do we really listen to strangers? Do we really show that we care by our actions?
Matthew 25: 35-40
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