Brenda Walsh Ministries.
Don’t Tell Me, Show Me.

All too often, someone will share a personal heartache or struggle, and we are quick to respond by saying, “I’ll pray for you,” then walk away as if we’ve done all we could. Although praying for others is always a good thing to do, it may not be all you can do. If you see a homeless person sitting on the cold sidewalk, do you say, “I’ll pray for you,” or do you bring them a warm blanket and some food? If your child falls down and breaks their leg, do you merely say, “I’ll pray for you,” or do you get them medical care? When Jesus was here on earth, He met the physical needs of people before He preached to them, setting a wonderful example of “living” God’s love and not just “speaking” it. “Don’t tell me - show me,” is a good motto to live by. Matthew 25:35 tells us, “I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited me in.” And in Matthew 25:40 we’re told, “Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” Be kind, be generous, be gracious, and let your actions speak louder than your words. Text: Matthew 7:12, Luke 10:27, 1 John 3:18, James 2:17