Week 5 : God’s Compassion
Monday
Call to Prayer
God’s desire is for all of humanity to have an intimate relationship with Him. We are able to know God through his Son, Jesus Christ. We engage in a relationship with God through studying the Scriptures and allowing the Holy Spirit to reveal God’s love, truth and compassion, which are found in Christ Jesus.
Spend a few moments in prayer and silence preparing your heart to receive from the Holy Spirit.
Psalm & Scripture
Psalm 103:6-13 (NLT)
The Lord gives righteousness
and justice to all who are treated unfairly.
He revealed his character to Moses
and his deeds to the people of Israel.
The Lord is compassionate and merciful,
slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.
He will not constantly accuse us,
nor remain angry forever.
He does not punish us for all our sins;
he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve.
For his unfailing love toward those who fear him
is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth.
He has removed our sins as far from us
as the east is from the west.
The Lord is like a father to his children,
tender and compassionate to those who fear him.
Isaiah 30:18 (NLT)
The Lord must wait for you to come to him
so he can show you his love and compassion.
For the Lord is a faithful God.
Blessed are those who wait for his help.
Time of Reflection
Spend a few moments in silence to rest in God’s presence. Let this time be where you find your confidence and strength.
Meet God in prayer for the needs and desires of your heart, so that he can show you his love and compassion.
Missional Moment
What can you or your family do without? Give away any extra “baggage” you have in your house, but don’t give away your crumbs. Allow your gift to be valuable to someone in need.
Community Prayer
Pray for a family in your community that is going through a difficult season. Ask God to show you a creative way to surprise them with a special blessing.