Meeting Personal Needs

Everyone has a need. As we meet and interact with people the tone of the relationship is tempered by the unseen or unknown needs in each of our lives. As we notice and reach out to meet the needs of others, our own needs begin to be met. We find a great example of this in Jesus relationship with his disciples.

One morning the disciples were coming to shore from an all night fishing trip that had produced nothing. They were tired and discouraged. I am sure we all can identify with how they must have felt. There are many days that seem unproductive and disappointing. Those around us have similar days. At that point in time we have a need for someone to bring grace into our lives.

Jesus did just that for the disciples. He instructed them to cast their fishing net on the other side of the boat. When they did it was filled. As they dragged the huge catch on shore Jesus had a breakfast cooking for them. What a relief for the disciples.

We need to notice when others are discouraged and offer them a hand of grace. It may be just an encouraging word or helping hand. Or, it may be an action that involves our time, effort and even money. The key is that the person senses our compassion and care for them. That is a missing element in many relationships in our world today. Maya Angelo said that people will forget what we say and do but not how we make them feel. Try sending grace into someones life today
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