“Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV

Compassion: Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings of misfortunes of others.

In reading today’s key verse and definition of compassion, is it easier to receive and give grace? I love the promise of something new! A fresh start! Whether self-imposed or assumed by society, we often devalue ourselves by having a mindset that we are not worthy of God’s grace. The truth is, we are all worthy. 

Take a moment to look at Ray’s beautiful photo of the clouds. Often our compassion towards ourselves or others gets clouded by society. Not knowing the unpublished stories in people’s lives, we tend to have a narrow mindset. We can lose sight of receiving and giving grace by creating false labels. Who might you have a narrow mindset towards today? Maybe yourself? A family member or friend? Ask God to give you Christ-like compassion. 

Let’s pray. Dear God, Thank You for your compassions that never fails us, even when the world does. Give me the Christ-like compassion I need to walk in Your light throughout my day. Show me how to act and react with Your great love by reviving and giving grace. In Jesus’s name I pray, Amen.