There is more pain behind people's eyes than most care to notice. Every day we are faced with people that have hurts. However, these aren't hurts that can be seen like a limp in a stride, or a scratch on the skin. These go much deeper and farther: divorce, conflicts in a family, financial trouble, depression. Just take a minute during your next work day to notice the expressions of a co-worker, the sighs of a cashier at Wal-Mart as you put your groceries on the counter, the saddened eyes of a friend as they ride with you in the car.
When things are going good...why would I want to stop and get into someone's problems? Why would I want to darken my day with the clouds of someone's troubles? Because it's what we're commanded to do: "Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also the interests of others." (Philippians 2:4) When something tragic happens in life, would you not want someone to care enough to say an encouraging word to you, or text you an uplifting message? Of course you would. So, who's pain have you decided to overlook today? What opportunity for encouragement have you let slip by?
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