Do you really care for the people around you? Are you reaching out to them? What about the lost around the world? Do you care that they are lost? It is time to be really honest with these questions. We know that we should care, but sometimes we still do not care.
You need to share your feelings about the lost with the Lord. Be really honest with Him. Ask Him to fill your heart with compassion like Jesus had.
The Bible says, “When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them…” (Matt. 9:36). Ask Him to fill your heart with the same compassion.
The Bible also says “…God has poured out his love into our hearts…” (Rom. 5:5). Ask Him to let that love (since it is already in you) be known in your head.
Ask Him to let you see people through His eyes. Read about people from other countries and pray for them seriously.
Excerpt permission granted by Teen Mania Ministries
Ron Luce was the co-founder and president of Teen Mania Ministries from 1986-2015. Ron and his wife Katie dreamed to raise young people who would change the world.
Ron received his bachelor's degree in Psychology and Theology from Oral Roberts University and his master's in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tulsa, along with an honorary doctorate from Jerry Falwell of Liberty University. He is a sought-after speaker who has traveled to more than 60 countries and has made numerous media appearances, such as Dr. James Dobson's Focus on the Family radio broadcast, CNN, The O'Reilly Factor, ABC Nightline, The 700 Club, Trinity Broadcasting Network, and the Sean Hannity Show. Ron has also written 35 books for teens, youth pastors, and parents and continues to speak at leaders' conferences helping parents and pastors understand the plight of today's youth and showing them how all of us can be part of the solution.
Ron and Katie currently live in Garden Valley, Texas, with their son Cameron. They have two daughters, Hannah and Charity.