Compassion for Others

I learned something really tough tonight. Sometimes, God can put people in your life that you may wonder and ask Him why. A friend of mine is dealing with the loss of a sister, and the family is just not doing well. We spent a great deal of time talking tonight, and I learned so much. I learned that sometimes others don't come looking for advice or asking you what to do, but instead they have so much going on with them that they just need to let it out, and all you really need to do is listen. It was awkward because at times I wondered what I was to say, or whether or not I will saw the right thing. She went to youth group with me, and her want for Christ to take control of her life is so strong, I truly saw that. It sucks when you feel the pain of others. My compassion for her and her family has grown, and my compassion for others has grown. I found that God has given me a heart for others, and for some reason, I did say what she needed to hear. Maybe the compassion for others is what everyone needs to check in their lives, even though they may not want to!