PITIED
Today's reading: 2 Kings 11-13

"But the Lord was gracious to the people of Israel, and they were not totally destroyed. He pitied them because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. And to this day he still has not completely destroyed them or banished them from his presence." 2 Kings 13:23 NLT

I'm going to let you in on a little secret: I have issues with being pitied.

Pitied for what I don't have...

Pitied for the social class I am in...

Pitied for the occupation I have...

Pitied for the lack of education I have...

Pitied for what I cannot do physically...

Pitied for the gender I was assigned at conception...

I know, I know, it's a pride thing. It very, very seldom rears its ugly head--but it was brought to mind with this verse.

I will tell you, however, being pitied by God is a completely different feeling.

 I see His pity as compassion. As deep seated love. As my only hope!

I realize it's only because He knows my inabilities and my inadequacies and my characteristics that He deems me needing His help and special attention.

God's pity for me doesn't press me down, it raises me up.

It doesn't weigh heavy on me, it lifts my spirit.

It doesn't make things worse, it makes things right.

It doesn't make me feel less than, it makes me feel loved by my Creator!