Empathy is possible when you are eternally minded.
You’ve dealt with difficult people throughout your life and sometimes you just want to walk away. The fact is that without the Lord, things people say and do will get to you and stress you out. The way to change that mindset is to see people as God sees them. He created each person and so loves each one and desires that they be saved. Empathy will fill your heart when you catch the heart of God for humanity. Don’t give up on people but have grace upon them just as God has grace upon you! Even those who are nasty and ugly toward you are children of God, so make sure to go out of your way to reach out to them. They may resist and reject you but keep focusing on the eternal by praying for them.
