I recently missed an opportunity to demonstrate compassion and to grow in the spirit

For some time, I have been supporting a homeless man financially, though I won’t go into the amount of money or length of time involved.

But on the night in question, I became annoyed with him for calling so soon after the recent contribution I had given, even though it was slightly more than asked for

Even more so when he told me he had lost that money and came begging me to give the same amount. In my anger, I missed the opportunity of showing Christen compassion.

By inviting him in out of the pouring rain, as he was already soaked and frustrated with himself

I regretted that my anger got the better of me, and doing so, I forfeited growth in the spirit, as I now realise that being born again is only the beginning of growth.

I need to remind myself to “Love your neighbour as yourself”