HOW TO HELP OTHERS WITH THEIR SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
Although it is difficult to
watch loved ones go through a challenge, you know that there is a certain amount of work that they need to do on their own, in order to learn lessons from life.
There was a woman that had a very hard time watching a young bird struggling to peck the shell away while hatching. The woman finally couldn't stand it any longer, and started to gently break away the shell, so that the young bird would not
have to struggle. But what she sadly discovered is that the struggle was designed to give the young bird strength that it would need later in life.
Even though it was hard to watch the young bird shaking and trembling and trying so hard to break free of the egg, this is exactly what she should have done without touching or trying to help. The young bird never developed because it never used the
muscles to help itself.
You can and do aid others in their spiritual development by listening to them, praying for and with them, and giving them unconditional love. You help others by encouraging them to help themselves. They can help themselves most by recognizing the presence and following the instruction of God. You assist those who come to you for help by guiding them to God. In this manner,
you will always be a blessing to them.
