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Romans 15:7, NIV
Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. Romans 15:7, NIV Remember how Christ accepted you despite all your mistakes and sins. He never condemned you nor recalled what led you to experience brokenness. Jesus chose to love the sinners. He hates the sins, but He cares for the sinners. So, when someone commits a mistake that greatly affects you, then just remember the way Jesus held you when you were drowning in the darkness. Show compassion. Love others. Extend His grace. Accept the person as who He is. When you do that, you will bring honor to the name of God.…
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Day 250 – Mark 8:2-3
“I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. If I send them home hungry, they will collapse on the way, because some of them have come a long distance.” Mark 8:2-3, NIV Jesus said these words before He miraculously fed the four thousand people. It all starts with compassion. He sees the needs of the people, and He acknowledges the possible consequences if He doesn’t provide for them. And because of His compassionate heart, He was able to perform miracles. Jesus moves according to love. He doesn’t make things happen just to show His power. He recognized the need…
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Day 231 – Colossians 3:12
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12, NIV Remember these five words: compassion, kindness, gentleness, and patience. Choose to keep them in your heart so that when you encounter difficult things in life, you’ll stay rooted in the presence of God. Clothe yourself with the fruits of the Holy Spirit so that the people around you will never forget God through your works and the way you treat them. You are God’s chosen people. He called you for a Holy life. So let your deeds reflect who your God is. Carry His love with you and everything…
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You’ll never know what other People Truly Feel
Nobody really knows what you truly feel inside except God. And the same goes for the people around you, even if you think you know what they are going through, but you are not wearing their shoes. You never experienced the exact pain that they are trying to deal with because you didn’t see everything that’s going on in their lives. This is the reason why you shouldn’t judge other people. Instead of telling them to immediately get up and move on, try your best to listen to them first. Be patient because we also have different ways of dealing with our pain. Some can easily recover, but others need…
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Day 152 – Psalms 103:13
As a father has compassion on His children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him; Psalms 103:13, NIV If your earthly father takes good care of you, then your Heavenly Father also loves you so much. He sees what’s happening in your life. He knows your struggles and problem. He is always there for you. Continue to honor His name and fear Him. Do not be afraid of what other people can do to you. Instead, focus on His love and goodness. He is full of compassion. Come to Him, especially when you commit mistakes, and He will never condemn you. Instead, HE will embrace you with…
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Day 133 – Psalm 86:15
But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness. psalM 86:15, NIV Always remember this, especially when you feel so scared and worried. Our God is compassionate and gracious. He loves you so much, and He knows your heart. You may think that no one cares for you, but God is always there. He provides for all your needs. He looks at you with delight. When you commit a mistake, don’t be afraid of Him. Choose to surrender all your sins and ask for His forgiveness. His grace will be there to embrace and make you feel accepted. He is slow to…
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Day 288 – Ephesians 4:29
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29, NIV Watch out for the words that come out of your mouth. Release encouragements that will build others. Do not focus on the negative things that they did. Instead, set your eyes on the blessings that God prepared for them. Speak not to answer someone, but try to show compassion and release words that will bless others. You are God’s child, so let your actions represent the God who is in you. Help those in need, and…
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Compassion Starts When You Put Yourself In Other People’s Shoes
You will never really understand the actions of others not unless you put yourself in their shoes. Sometimes, when we are too focused on our lives, we fail to be compassionate with those people who are struggling and need some help. What we see are the things that they did wrong and not their brokenness and hardships. We fail to consider their situation because we focus on their mistakes and not on the stories behind their actions. This is the reason why we need to learn how to be compassionate and stop judging others. If we only put ourselves in their shoes, we will realize that what they are going…
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Filled With So Much Compassion
He sees not your mistakesNor your sinsHe sees not your bad moodsNor your selfishness God sees the thingsThat other can’t seeHe looks at your heartAnd your deepest desires He was so filledWith so much compassionHe sees you as His childHis precious treasure He knows all your painAnd the wounds you have insideHe wants to fill you with His loveSo come and open your heart
