"To sum up, let all be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit."

I Peter 3:8

This is a beautiful verse, a choice description of the people of God.  In our present difficulty, we have been recipients of this by dear friends who have exhibited such an attitude and care for us.  

The KJV uses the words, "Be ye all of one mind."  Adam Clarke says, "Unity, both in the family and in the Church, being essentially necessary to peace and salvation."  "Having compassion." "Being sympathetic; feeling for each other; bearing each other's burdens."  "Be lovers of the brethren."  "Tender-hearted." "Let your bowels yearn over the distressed and afflicted."   "Be friendly-minded...or humble-minded."

John Wesley terms "'sympathizing" as "Rejoicing and sorrowing together." This is the description of what we are going through.  

We are humble-minded, humbled, as we accept the prayers of others on our behalf.  We appreciate this expression of kindheartedness greatly.  May this be the attitude in the body of Christ always as this Easter week we join in the celebration of the passion of Christ.