Compassion

compassion - How should my faith affect my compassion for others?

He will rescue the poor when they cry to him; he will help the oppressed, who have no one to defend them. He feels pity for the weak and the needy, and he will rescue them. He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their lives are precious to him.

Psalm 72:12-14

You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.

Luke 6:36

God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

OUR WORLD is full of people who desperately need to experience the compassion of Jesus in their lives. Since Christ is always loving, tender, and full of sympathy toward us, how can we not respond to others the same way? Compassion involves opening our hearts to those around us who are hurting and then doing something about their struggle. It is both an emotion (feeling concern for someone) and an action (doing something to meet the person’s need). Instead of trying to avoid the pain of the world, compassion compels us to step into it intentionally. Your level of compassion is a litmus test of your commitment and desire to love others as Christ loves you. If you find it hard to feel compassion for others, remember how Christ has shown compassion to you.

Prayer Prompts

Lord, your Word reminds me that you show me compassion by . . .

Therefore, I can show compassion toward . . .