Helping Others

Okay. I am joining all you bloggers! I am sure it will be a struggle to find time but I really enjoy being connected and sharing thoughts with those who share the same interests as myself. So, my thoughts for today?
I, with my children, do a daily devotion. We can't wait to peek at what lies ahead and Monday's "Time with God" is The Joy of Helping. I love to help others! The scripture is 1 John 3:17. It talks about showing compassion for others in need and if you shut someone out, is God really residing in you? The devotion talks about helping others who do not have clothing.
One of my joys in helping others is the fact that I like to clean (yes, I did say clean!) and what a better way to help others who are not so fortunate to be able to do so? Yes, it does pay, some better than others, but the real reward is being able to help those in need. I have an elderly couple whom I clean for and what a blessing they are to me! The elderly man is bed ridden from a stroke. The lady of the house has a really bad back but her love for him...AMAZING! She works none stop every day doing for him what needs to be done, anything! He calls for her repeatedly..mama, mama. She respondes with "yes dear". I wonder does she ever get short or aggravated with him? Not while I am there. How are you helping others? Do we tend to get "caught up" in putting our own needs first and not showing compassion for others?