June 27 - His Sun Shines Upon All

He says to me: "It's going to be okay!"

As a mountain girl now living in a big city, I have been encountered twice by people I'm not used to. It is drawing out a side of me that I thought I had dealt with. How do I respond to their needy requests? Well, I didn't do so well. I responded from fear I think - when I really needed wisdom for discernment. Who do I help? When should I be kind? When do I deny them to protect myself? I know I am to always love and be compassionate. I'm still working on this! Today, God is giving us all wisdom on how to love better and also wisdom on how to discern His heart in a situation.

Matthew 5:44-46 - But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? (NIV)

Matthew 5:45 - This is what God does. He gives his best––the sun to warm and the rain to nourish––to everyone, regardless...(The Message).

James 1:5 - If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.