“Now Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “I feel compassion for the people, because they have remained with Me now for three days and have nothing to eat; and I do not want to send them away hungry, for they might faint on the way” (Matthew 15:32).
Our Lord is filled with compassion. Are you? The world moves on, often uncaring, but our Lord asks us to become compassionate as He is compassionate. Too many are uncaring of others, but our Lord has commanded that we love our neighbor as we love ourselves. Seek the path of compassion and mercy, learning to love others as our Lord loves you. He will fill you with all that is needed.
Lord, You know that I have my own ideas about things. Take me from the place of judging others to the place where I am willing to meet them where they are. Guide me in Your goodness so that I learn how to be compassionate. You know all that is needed. Lead me in the way of salvation so that I see in others the hope those who have shared the faith with me saw when they looked at me.
Come Holy Spirit and minister through me in order that I may reach out to others. Keep me from the things that would hinder me from being compassionate and merciful. Take away that which would cause me to judge another, but in the patience You give, help me kindly meet people where they are. Thank You for leading me on this journey. Work on my heart so I become one who is willing to follow Your lead. Amen.
