Be compassionate

Recently, I followed-up on an application I submitted some time ago with expectant faith that my skills set and experience would at least secure me an interview. Imagine the spectrum of emotions when I received a negative reply. I was downcast and asked myself why this was happening.

I was upset with myself that I could not do anything to improve the situation. I decided to request for feedback on my unsuccessful result without expecting anything positive. Once again, God has other intentions. I was surprised to receive a prompt reply with a promise to give me feedback the coming week. It was a genuine typed written message without a hint of those response template you usually receive. This person, whom I have never met, has shown me compassion through his very simple gesture.

He has shown me the face of Jesus, compassionate to all, even to tax collectors who were labelled sinners. The question I ask myself is, "Am I able to be compassionate to myself?". I have been very hard on myself lately and this is a timely reminder to be compassionate, especially to me.

Thank you for showing me the way Lord, and please continue to strengthen me in my trials and allow me to be compassionate.