I have never really been around that caring of people and recently i have noticed my boss is a really caring person. People at my work used to joke around with this lady that had special needs but they were more making fun of her and he put an end to it and treats her like a human being. Also he is good at being able to tell if something is wrong with some of my coworkers. Basically my questions is what are some other examples of caring for people in a christian way. I want to be like this and i'm not good at recognizing situations to be like this. Any examples, or advice is welcome.
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How to care for people
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Godspiritlivesinyou
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just anything you can do to help people when they need help or give food or clothes etc to the homeless.
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MyEverything
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It's as simple as looking for ways to show kindness, even if it just means smiling at someone in passing. Your acts don't have to be huge; just make sure they're full of love. Even something as small as helping someone reach a can from a high shelf at the store is a wonderful act of kindness. Being slow to speak, but quick to listen is something else you can do. It's also nice to compliment people! Of course, you can always volunteer at a soup kitchen, donate to charities, etc. but as far as day to day goes - just think in terms of love.
P.S. Before I go out each day, I always ask God to give me opportunities to show kindness and love to people. Ask Him for the same and ask Him to help you to see those opportunities too. He will surely answer your prayers!
P.S. Before I go out each day, I always ask God to give me opportunities to show kindness and love to people. Ask Him for the same and ask Him to help you to see those opportunities too. He will surely answer your prayers!
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joey_downunder
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I remember when I was young being told by someone to "put yourself in my shoes".
That message stuck with me. I used to work with elderly residents in a nursing home. When a resident started getting irritable and snappy I would remind myself that this person could be in pain, or having difficulty expressing themselves due to speech or mental problems, or just in a bad mood.
Basically - imagine how you could be feeling if you were in that person's situation and think about how you would like to be approached or talked to in that situation. Put yourself on someone else's wavelength. Look for things that you may have in common with the other person- I have found that is a great opener for conversation! If you're a good listener then you will have a wonderful opportunity to show your caring side. If you are more comfortable with doing things for other people then volunteering would be a good thing to do as well.
That message stuck with me. I used to work with elderly residents in a nursing home. When a resident started getting irritable and snappy I would remind myself that this person could be in pain, or having difficulty expressing themselves due to speech or mental problems, or just in a bad mood.
Basically - imagine how you could be feeling if you were in that person's situation and think about how you would like to be approached or talked to in that situation. Put yourself on someone else's wavelength. Look for things that you may have in common with the other person- I have found that is a great opener for conversation! If you're a good listener then you will have a wonderful opportunity to show your caring side. If you are more comfortable with doing things for other people then volunteering would be a good thing to do as well.
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heymikey80
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Ask him.
And tell us.
We all want to know how to be more sensitive, and clearly he's sensitive to this kind of thing.
I'd also be interested to know of everyone's experiences that made them more sensitive or responsive to the very human needs of people around them.
To me the most powerful means of shifting my view to respond and be compassionate with others is to make more efforts to understand them -- their viewpoints, the situations they are in, their approach to themselves and to others. And then to look for how I can be effective in helping them.
To some people it's easy to recognize and help people. To me it takes a lot of thinking, reflection, work.
Also -- if you're just "casting aside" the people who are acting differently, condemning instead of encouraging them to change, that's neglecting them too. Your sensitivity crosses these barriers.
And tell us.
We all want to know how to be more sensitive, and clearly he's sensitive to this kind of thing.
I'd also be interested to know of everyone's experiences that made them more sensitive or responsive to the very human needs of people around them.
To me the most powerful means of shifting my view to respond and be compassionate with others is to make more efforts to understand them -- their viewpoints, the situations they are in, their approach to themselves and to others. And then to look for how I can be effective in helping them.
To some people it's easy to recognize and help people. To me it takes a lot of thinking, reflection, work.
Also -- if you're just "casting aside" the people who are acting differently, condemning instead of encouraging them to change, that's neglecting them too. Your sensitivity crosses these barriers.
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Yes, but don't assume that your needs are the needs of others. Sometimes the best way to show care is to ask, "how may I help you?"
One thing I am working on is judgment. I am learning to let God be the judge and for me to show love and compassion -- without judgment -- to all, especially other sinners. We are all sinners.
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Love means you are willing to put another's needs and concerns above your own. You are willing to forgive them and take upon their negativity.
Love means to join the opposites and thereby transcend all duality. God is love, and love is the highest expression human beings are capable of.
That alone is not enough, one must walk in the way of love at all times.
Anyone you can think of you can have too much of it and it becomes deadly or bad for you. That is except love. You can never have enough Love. Therefore love is beyond all things.
Love means to join the opposites and thereby transcend all duality. God is love, and love is the highest expression human beings are capable of.
That alone is not enough, one must walk in the way of love at all times.
Anyone you can think of you can have too much of it and it becomes deadly or bad for you. That is except love. You can never have enough Love. Therefore love is beyond all things.
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One really simple way to start caring for the people around you is to set aside some of your time to pray for them. To pray for your colleagues, to pray for your boss, to pray for your family, and to generally pray for the people around your communities. Your prayer is the Best gift you can give to people, since prayer moves the hands of the Almighty God.
Some other ways to care for people is to perhaps talk to them and find out what they like, when is their birthdays etc, and to 'surprise' them by giving them birthday gifts they like or delight in.
Once in awhile, buy some cookies or delicious potato chips and share them with your colleagues.
I hope this helps.
Some other ways to care for people is to perhaps talk to them and find out what they like, when is their birthdays etc, and to 'surprise' them by giving them birthday gifts they like or delight in.
Once in awhile, buy some cookies or delicious potato chips and share them with your colleagues.
I hope this helps.
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Well somebody mentioned praying for then and some others said they pray that they pray about it for themselves. I think that is really essential as well - asking for ways to help others is something God would definitely say yes to, I'm sure. I've also been praying about being able to learn how to be there for people lately and He's really done a lot to change my heart and grown the fruits of the spirit in me. I'm still very far from perfect but at least there's some positive changes.
I think one of the biggest realizations I've had is that you can only really see someone else if you stop looking at yourself and thinking it's always about you. It's really hard to remain that way - at least it's been that way for me - and I need to remind myself about that a lot, but when I do it's easier to "walk in their shoes". Also, not planning everything beforehand makes things easier - if you don't have this detailed picture in your head about what you definitely want to do for someone then you'd most likely listen to what they need and help them further with that. What else... Well, I guess just see what you find on the path ahead of you. I believe God often responds to our prayers with things that are good for us to do. Of course there's trials but they are another issue then.
I think one of the biggest realizations I've had is that you can only really see someone else if you stop looking at yourself and thinking it's always about you. It's really hard to remain that way - at least it's been that way for me - and I need to remind myself about that a lot, but when I do it's easier to "walk in their shoes". Also, not planning everything beforehand makes things easier - if you don't have this detailed picture in your head about what you definitely want to do for someone then you'd most likely listen to what they need and help them further with that. What else... Well, I guess just see what you find on the path ahead of you. I believe God often responds to our prayers with things that are good for us to do. Of course there's trials but they are another issue then.
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