Jesus “break my heart for what breaks Yours”!
Yesterday ended a weekend that both shook me and taught me to lean more on God.
On Saturday I was drawn into a few conversations with people who were experiencing trial and suffering in life. One of these conversations had a deep impact on me. While in work I got into a conversation with an elderly couple who were having trouble getting their shopping back to their house because they could not drive any longer. The man told me how his wife had to go for dialysis in Antrim, three times a week. He told me about how some taxis drivers would charge them £8 while some would charge this elderly couple £12. And it suddenly hit me. I am so blessed and sooo well off! Some people have life so difficult but I am so blessed.
Recently I have prayed the line from the song Hosanna, “break my heart for what breaks Yours!”. This is what we’re talking about. Listening to this couple really broke my heart. I really wanted to pray with them but being in work I didn’t. Maybe I should have prayed with them but it’s done now. Thinking about this couple really broke my heart on Saturday night.
BUT this is who I want to be! I want to have a heart for the oppressed, the sick and the elderly. I want the same compassion as Jesus exercised in Matt 20:34. I want to do everything to help these people and make their life easier.
Sunday night showed me that there is an answer! Last night I saw people throw away their walking sticks and a woman get out of her wheelchair and take a few steps. I myself was even healed from the pain in my feet. We have an awesome God who is the answer to all the problems in life.
While writing this I feel myself fighting tears but my prayer is this:
Jesus: Continue to break my heart for what breaks Yours! Make me that passionate guy, to win souls for You.
