Heb
13:1-3 (ESV) Let brotherly love continue. 2
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have
entertained angels unawares. 3 Remember
those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are
mistreated, since you also are in the body.
NOTE: I think part
of the problem with suffering is that many people develop an inward focus--it
is a variation of a pity party--things are hard, therefore everyone should
understand why I am focusing on self. While the argument seems to have merit,
from a spiritual point of view it is the opposite tactic to good spiritual
health. Remembering others and those who have so much less helps us to see how
much more we do have. It changes our focus from bitterness to thankfulness. We
can't give up on the basics just because of our circumstances. We don't get
excuses to ignore our faith, our family, friends, or our relationship with God.
Because those are the things which will pull us out of the pit. Feeling sorry
for myself will never change my circumstances, but getting the focus off of
myself can change my perception of life.
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