God loves when we love his children. He asks us to step into the “messy” lives of others both actively and practically. He even tells us that it is through our love for one another that we come to know him better (1 John 4:7). It is a gift, in and of itself, that he has invited us to take part in the care of his people—just as it is a gift that he’s provided others to take part in caring for us.
Time and again, we neglect this gift because it feels “too hard” or we don’t “know enough” to help. But the truth is, God has graciously given us all the tools we need to care for one another. He simply asks us to obey his commands to love others for the sake of his glory, our sanctification, and the benefit of his children. As with any seemingly daunting task, it’s helpful to outline several achievable steps.
First, begin by identifying whom God has put in your life that he is calling you to care for and minister to.
Most of us
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