Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Romans 12:15
“Men [and women] of the noblest dispositions think themselves happiest when others share their happiness with them.”
Jeremy Taylor in Day’s Collacon, compiled and arranged by Edward Parsons Day (New York: IPPO, 1884) 195.
I am learning the power of empathy, compassion, and sharing happiness. God blesses us to be a blessing, but some of us are better at this than others. And very few in my estimation “think themselves happiest” when sharing happiness with others.
The Polish participants at the Prague Summit last week touched me deeply associated with their passion to welcome the millions of refuges flooding across their border. They appeared as the happiest to share their happiness, thanks to Jesus, of course.
You may not have a Ukrainian knocking on your door, but if you are happy, find someone around you whom you might lift up in the name of Jesus. In so doing, “sharing happiness” might become the happiest aspect of your generosity today. Who knows? It might even become a habit.