COMPASSION

A hardened heart shields you from suffering; it also prevents spiritual depth, closeness, joy, and connection.

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32.

Message:

One of the purest manifestations of God's love for people is compassion, which is also one of the most difficult qualities for us to continuously exhibit as we live in an imperfect world. Although we enjoy the concept of compassion, putting it into practice pushes us, tests us, humbles us, and frequently brings up aspects of ourselves that we would prefer to ignore.

The call for compassion is more than merely a kind recommendation or admirable quality. According to scripture, it is a sign of spiritual growth and a key way that Christ's life manifests itself in us.

Apostle Paul shows that compassion is a position rather than an act when he links it to forgiveness, gentleness, patience, humility, kindness, and love in his epistle to the Ephesian church. It's something you develop into, not just something you do periodically.

Compassion decreases when your spiritual life dries up; it decreases when pride increases; it decreases when resentment increases; it decreases when emotional tiredness increases; and it decreases when fear increases. Christ is the one who softens your heart, thus in order to thrive in compassion, you must flourish in Him.

Midweek Invitation:

Pick one individual that you find hard to love or comprehend and perform one deliberate act of kindness for them.

Prayer:

Father, I thank you for compassion. You have poured over my life new every morning, unearned, undeserved, and overflowing. Teach me to see, talk to, and react to individuals with the same kindness. soften all the harsh spots in my heart. Heal all the wounds that prevent compassion and help me see other people's perspectives.