๐๐๐๐๐โ๐พ ๐๐๐โ โ๐๐โ๐ธ๐๐๐๐โ: โโ๐โโ๐โ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฝ๐โ ๐ธ ๐ฝ๐๐๐ฝ๐๐๐๐ผ๐ป ๐๐๐ฝ๐ผ
In a world often driven by ego, revenge, competition and self-centered ambition, the power of compassion is revolutionary. These guiding wordsโ”Hate no one, live humbly, think positively, give generously, forgive fully and keep praying”; are not merely good advice. They are life principles that, when practiced with sincerity, shape a heart of peace and a life of impact.
โฟก Hate No One โ The Power of Unconditional Love โค
๐งช Hatred is a poison that infects the vessel it’s stored in more than the one it’s poured out upon.
โ Jesus Christ, while on the cross, prayed, โFather, forgive them, for they know not what they doโ (Luke 23:34). His love transcended offense, betrayal, and brutality. He taught us that love, even for enemies, is a force that liberates the soul.
๐ Nelson Mandela, who was imprisoned for 27 years, said:
โAs I walked out the door toward my freedom, I knew that if I didn’t leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I’d still be in prison.โ
โฟข Live Humbly โ No Matter How Wealthy or Accomplished You Become ๐คฒ๐ฝ
๐ King Solomon, the wisest and wealthiest man of his time, wrote in Ecclesiastes that all is vanity. True humility recognizes that wealth is a gift, not a badge.
๐งผโ Jesus, though King of Kings, washed the feet of His disciples (John 13:5), reminding us that leadership is about service, not superiority.
๐ Mother Teresa, despite global recognition, lived simply among the poorest of the poor, choosing humility over accolades.
โฟฃ Think Positively โ Especially in Hard Times ๐ค
๐ก Positive thinking is not blind optimism; itโs resilient hope.
๐ Joseph in the Bible was betrayed, sold into slavery, falsely accused and imprisonedโyet he never lost faith. His positive outlook eventually made him ruler in Egypt (Genesis 41).
๐ช๐ฝ Nick Vujicic, born without limbs, chose not to see limitations but possibilities. Today, heโs a global inspiration, reminding us that itโs not about what we lack, but what we believe.
โฟค Give Much โ Even When You Have Little ๐
๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐ฆฑ The widow who gave two copper coins was commended by Jesus above the rich (Mark 12:41โ44), for she gave from her lack, not her surplus.
Giving is not about quantity but sacrifice.
๐ง๐ผโโThe Good Samaritan gave time, care and resources to a stranger in need, showing that generosity stems from compassion, not convenience.
โฟฅ Forgive All โ Especially Yourself ๐
๐ชจ Peter denied Jesus three times. Yet he became the rock upon which Christ built His church because he allowed grace to heal his guilt (John 21:15โ17).
Forgiveness isn’t forgettingโitโs freeing.
๐ช We must also learn to forgive ourselves. Mistakes are lessons, not life sentences. The past cannot be changed, but it can be redeemed.
โฟฆ Never Stop Praying for the Best for Everyone ๐
๐ Prayer is not a passive act; it’s powerful intercession.
๐ When Job prayed for his friends, God restored his fortunes (Job 42:10). Prayer connects us to divine help and aligns our hearts with compassion for others.
๐ Saint Francis of Assisi, whose prayer for peace still echoes worldwide, demonstrates that sincere, selfless prayer can change heartsโand history.
๐งญ Conclusion: The Life That Truly Matters ๐
A fulfilled life is not measured by titles, possessions, or applause.
Itโs measured by:
๐ How much love you gave
๐ How deeply you forgave
๐คฒ๐ฝ How humbly you lived
๐๐ผ How faithfully you prayed
Let us live with intentional kindness and authentic loveโnot for applause, but for impact.
For in living this way, we don’t just touch livesโwe transform them.
ยฉ James Ola Emiola-Dakobiri FIIM
๐ Founder and President,
Suicide Prevention and Depression Support Foundation
๐ณ๐ฌ Nigeria & ๐บ๐ธ United States of America
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