Week 5 : God’s Compassion
Thursday
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 145:4-9 (NLT)
Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts;
let them proclaim your power.
I will meditate on your majestic, glorious splendor
and your wonderful miracles.
Your awe-inspiring deeds will be on every tongue;
I will proclaim your greatness.
Everyone will share the story of your wonderful goodness;
they will sing with joy about your righteousness.
The Lord is merciful and compassionate,
slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.
The Lord is good to everyone.
He showers compassion on all his creation.
James 5:10-12 (NLT)
For examples of patience in suffering, dear brothers and sisters, look at the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. We give great honor to those who endure under suffering. For instance, you know about Job, a man of great endurance. You can see how the Lord was kind to him at the end, for the Lord is full of tenderness and mercy.
But most of all, my brothers and sisters, never take an oath, by heaven or earth or anything else. Just say a simple yes or no, so that you will not sin and be condemned.
Time of Reflection
In silence, spend some time meditating on God’s majesty and wonderful miracles.
Praise God that he shows compassion on all of his creation. Ask God that you would be a good steward of all that God has given you.
Ask God that he would give you compassion and mercy today, so that you can give of it freely to others.
Missional Moment
Buy a gift card for someone and give it to him or her…just because.
Community Prayer
Lord grant us a spirit of patience as a community. Help us to slow down in the midst of the busyness and keep our hearts fixed on you and our eyes on the needs of others.