Week 5 : God’s Compassion
Tuesday
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 77:4-9 (NLT)
You don’t let me sleep.
I am too distressed even to pray!
I think of the good old days,
long since ended,
when my nights were filled with joyful songs.
I search my soul and ponder the difference now.
Has the Lord rejected me forever?
Will he never again be kind to me?
Is his unfailing love gone forever?
Have his promises permanently failed?
Has God forgotten to be gracious?
Has he slammed the door on his compassion?
Matthew 20:29-34 (NLT)
As Jesus and the disciples left the town of Jericho, a large crowd followed behind. Two blind men were sitting beside the road. When they heard that Jesus was coming that way, they began shouting, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!”
“Be quiet!” the crowd yelled at them.
But they only shouted louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!”
When Jesus heard them, he stopped and called, “What do you want me to do for you?”
“Lord,” they said, “we want to see!” Jesus felt sorry for them and touched their eyes. Instantly they could see! Then they followed him.
Time of Reflection
Spend some time worshiping God. Let your prayer and silence be a joyful song.
Have you ever felt like God slammed the door shut on his compassion? Why do you think you felt this way? Do you feel this way right now? If so, talk to God about it.
Pray that the Lord Jesus Christ would have mercy on you. Let this be your prayer throughout the whole day.
Missional Moment
As you go throughout your day don’t be blind to the needs around you. Who needs mercy?
Community Prayer
Pray for those in our community who are dealing with chronic illnesses and diseases. Pray that God would bring healing and comfort and fill their hearts with peace and joy.