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A Prayer for Compassion toward Others This Easter SeasonBy Alicia Searl "The Lord is gracious and compassionate‚ slow to anger and rich in love. The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made." – Psalm 145:8-9 While the dictionary defines the word ‘compassion' as having "sympathetic pity and concern for the suffering and misfortunes of others‚" the Bible's definition goes a bit deeper than that. That would make sense since our God takes our literal meaning of words in the world and marks them with unprecedented and oftentimes controversial meanings. Whereas the world views compassion as an emotion or feeling‚ the Bible commands us to take that emotion and act upon it! Our God is a God of compassion (Psalm 86:15). The kind of compassion filled with grace and mercy. The kind of compassion that endures long suffering and promotes healing. The kind of compassion that places someone else needs above their own. The kind of compassion that is slow to anger and rich in love (Psalm 145:8). We see that compassion transpire all throughout His Word. In the Parable of the Prodigal Son‚ the father was so moved by compassion that he ran to his son‚ threw his arms around and kissed him (Luke 15:20). Ruth had compassion for her mother-in-law‚ Naomi‚ and chose to venture back with her to Bethlehem‚ even though it was a dangerous trek (Ruth 1:16-17). Elijah was met by a compassionate widow who feed him in her home without having much herself (1 Kings 17:7-16). There are countless other stories that depict people showing compassion toward others‚ even through difficult times. Biblical compassion exudes kindness‚ extends forgiveness‚ is humble and patient‚ and bears one another's burdens (Ephesians 4:32‚ Colossians 3:1‚ Galatians 6:2). Essentially‚ it is selfless. Fellow brothers and sisters‚ we get to experience this sacred and perfect compassion during the Easter season as we relive the story of God's great love and His heart for all mankind (John 3:16). This compassion is what gives us hope. That's because God's compassion is not only infinite but eternal‚ and that is worth sharing! Let's pray: Gracious and Good Father‚ we are ever so humbled by Your acts of compassion for us. From the many beautiful examples You share with us in Your Word to the promise of compassion You give us in Psalm 145:8-9. Your love is so great‚ pure‚ and holy. We thank you for Your gift of compassion and especially the beautiful meaning of eternal life it brings this Easter season. Lord Jesus‚ You demonstrated such great compassion throughout Your life. In Your teachings‚ in the work of Your healing hands‚ in the mercy of Your miracles‚ all the way to Your final breath. You call us to do the same and to look upon the suffering of others with a spirit of compassion. You tell us to feed the hungry‚ help those in trouble‚ care for the sick‚ and shine a light in the darkness (Isaiah 58:10-14). Please‚ help us to love and show compassion as You so beautifully demonstrated for us. Eastertime also bears forth a profound reminder of the suffering which You endured for our salvation and redemption. While this image often breaks our hearts‚ it is a solemn reminder that You know great pain and‚ therefore‚ can understand the nature of our own suffering. This compassion becomes quite personal. So‚ as we ponder that‚ it gives us a chance to posture our hearts to give You our thanks and praise. God‚ due to Your overwhelming compassion‚ we ask that You give us opportunities to share that with others this Easter. Open our minds and soften our hearts to not only embrace the feeling of compassion but to act upon it with intentionality. Help us spread kindness‚ lend an attentive ear or helping hand‚ offer a word of encouragement‚ and grant the gift of forgiveness. Please show us a path toward compassion. As we gather with family and friends‚ open our eyes to help us see the needs of others. Help us meet them with gentleness and sympathetic hearts. Allow us to be Your hands and feet this Easter as we mimic Your love and compassion toward those who may be hurting and in need of the hope and healing that the Easter message brings.Thank you for Your unceasing compassion‚ God. We love you! In Jesus' name‚ Amen. Photo credit: ©GettyImages/pcess609 Alicia Searl is a devotional author‚ blogger‚ and speaker that is passionate about pouring out her heart and pointing ladies of all ages back to Jesus. She has an education background and master's in literacy.  Her favorite people call her Mom‚ which is why much of her time is spent cheering them on at a softball game or dance class. She is married to her heartthrob (a tall‚ spiky-haired blond) who can whip up a mean latte. She sips that goodness while writing her heart on a page while her puppy licks her feet. Visit her website at aliciasearl.com and connect with her on Instagram and Facebook. Teach Us to Pray is a FREE prayer podcast hosted by iBelieve writer Christina Patterson. Each week‚ she gives you practical‚ real-life tips on how to grow your faith and relationship with God through the power of prayer. To listen to her episode on What to Pray in the Morning for a Worry-Free Day‚ click below! Now that you’ve prayed‚ are you in need of someone to pray for YOU? Click the button below! Visit iBelieve.com for more inspiring prayer content. The post A Prayer for Compassion toward Others This Easter – Your Daily Prayer – March 18 appeared first on GodUpdates.

March 18‚ 2024 The One Kind of Friend We All Need To Have - and To BeJENNIFER DUKES LEE Lee en español "... since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning‚ I too decided to write an orderly account for you‚ most excellent Theophilus‚ so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught." Luke 1:3-4 (NIV) As I look back on life‚ I recall moments when I wasn't sure if I fully believed that God was who He said He was. Those moments unfolded in hospitals‚ in cemeteries‚ and in my own bed when my crying kept me awake. I quickly forgot the truth I had previously learned - and wholeheartedly believed - about God's faithfulness. My forgetfulness happened frequently enough that I made up a term for it: "re-forgetting." And when I re-forgot what I knew about God‚ I needed someone else to help me "re-remember." When we are at our lowest‚ we all need someone to remind us that what we learned about God on the mountaintop is still true in the valley. Today‚ I want to be that kind of friend to you. Maybe you are in a "re-forgetting" kind of place. Let's look to the Gospel of Luke to re-remember. Did you know this particular Gospel was written as a personal letter from one friend to another? Luke was writing to his good pal Theophilus. He told his buddy‚ essentially‚ "Look‚ I'm going to write down all the details about Jesus' life‚ in a really orderly way‚ because I want you to know that this stuff is actually true." He wrote this in Luke 1:4: "so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught." I have needed a friend like Luke many times. A friend who will help me when I have gospel amnesia. A friend who will remind me that what Jesus did is more than a cool story; it is a revolutionary turning of the tables‚ redeeming all the brokenness in the world - and in my life. Luke was that kind of friend to Theophilus. And we can be those kinds of friends to each other. Today‚ maybe you're heartbroken. Maybe what you were taught about Jesus doesn't feel as true as it once did. No matter your circumstances‚ let Luke remind you of "the certainty of the things you have been taught" (Luke 1:4). And this is the certainty: Jesus is the real deal. The Bible‚ including the Gospel of Luke‚ is the powerful reminder we all need that what we first believed is actually‚ truly real. Jesus didn’t abandon us in our pain; He jumped right down into it. He entered into every sorrow‚ every mess‚ every hard thing we’re facing. And He loves us so very dearly through all of it. And as Luke will tell you ... you can be certain of that. Dear God‚ surround me with friends who can help me re-remember the things I have re-forgotten. Help me to be that kind of friend too. Thank You for Luke as an example of helping others know the certainty of things we've been taught about You. In Jesus' Name‚ Amen. OUR FAVORITE THINGS One way to help you re-remember what you re-forget is to write down the truth in a journal. Jennifer's journal Stuff I'd Only Tell God is a great starting point to help you put pen to paper‚ recounting God's faithfulness. You asked ... and we listened! Lysa TerKeurst‚ Jim Cress and Dr. Joel Muddamalle are spending an entire season on the Therapy &; Theology podcast answering YOUR most asked questions from the countless emails‚ comments and DMs they've received. They'll answer: How do I combat intrusive thoughts? As a Christian‚ how do I respond when my family is split politically? How do I talk about divorce with my kids? and more! Start listening here! ENGAGE Jennifer offers a powerful teaching‚ based on her Stuff I'd Only Tell God journal‚ in this episode of The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast. Listen here today! Let's be friends‚ like Luke and Theophilus! Jennifer would love to connect with you on Instagram. FOR DEEPER STUDY 1 Peter 3:15‚ "But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect ..." (NIV). As this verse from 1 Peter suggests‚ we can help each other know that Jesus is going to come through. When have you needed to know that recently? Or when have you been able to offer that kind of hope to someone else? We'd love to hear your answers today! Share in the comments. © 2024 by Jennifer Dukes Lee. All rights reserved. Proverbs 31 MinistriesP.O. Box 3189 Matthews‚ NC 28106 www.Proverbs31.org The post The One Kind of Friend We All Need To Have — and To Be – Encouragement for Today – March 18‚ 2024 appeared first on GodUpdates.

Historical Events 978 - Edward the Martyr‚ the teenage King of England‚ is murdered‚ possibly arranged by his stepmother Queen Ælfthryth‚ by Corfe Castle 1532 - English parliament bans payments by English church to Rome 1850 - Henry Wells and William Fargo form American Express in Buffalo 1909 - Russia and Bulgaria reach an agreement in which late 19th century Russian financial claims are cancelled to meet compensation due to Turkey from Bulgaria 1963 - France performs underground nuclear test at Ecker‚ Algeria 2019 - Italian charity ship Mare Jonio rescues 50 migrants off the coast of Libya More Historical Events » Famous Birthdays 1893 - Costante Girardengo‚ Italian cyclist‚ born in Novi Ligure‚ Italy (d. 1978) 1905 - Thomas Townsend Brown‚ American scientist (d. 1985) 1937 - Mark Donohue‚ American auto racer (Indianapolis 500‚ 1972)‚ born in Haddon Township‚ New Jersey (d. 1975) 1940 - Mark Medoff‚ American playwright‚ director‚ actor and professor (Children of a Lesser God)‚ born in Mount Carmel‚ Illinois (d. 2019) 1949 - Starr Danias‚ American ballerina (Turning Point)‚ born in New York City 1960 - Guy Carbonneau‚ Sept-iles‚ NHL center (Dallas Stars) More Famous Birthdays » Famous Deaths 1583 - King Magnus of Livonia (b. 1540) 1972 - Jimmy Carroll‚ American pianist (Most Important People)‚ dies at 58 1984 - Charlie Lau‚ White Sox coach/renowned hitting instructor‚ dies at 50 1990 - Robin Harris‚ American comedian and actor (House Party‚ Mo' Better Blues)‚ dies of a heart attack at 36 2011 - Jet Harris [Terence Harris]‚ English rock bassist (Drifters)‚ dies of cancer at 71 2022 - John Clayton‚ American sports journalist/reporter (The Pittsburgh Press‚ The News Tribune; ESPN)‚ dies at 67 More Famous Deaths »

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