Ephesians 4:32 “Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.” Throughout the Bible we are commanded to forgive one another. But what does true forgiveness look like? Forgiving others requires introspection and self-reflection. It means extending our forgiveness unconditionally, without holding onto grudges or seeking… Continue reading June 19th – Ephesians 4:32
Tag: Compassion
June 9
Psalm 103:12 “As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us." One of the most beautiful verses in the Bible is Psalm 103:12. Because it demonstrates the limitless extent of God's forgiveness and grace. And not only does it offer us freedom from guilt and shame,… Continue reading June 9
June 5th – Matthew 18:22
Matthew 18:22 “Jesus answered, ‘I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” Our spiritual journey is an ongoing commitment to growth and change, so too is the act of forgiveness. Just like the limitless mercy of God who endlessly forgives us, our forgiveness for others should know no bounds. Because in God’s eyes, forgiveness… Continue reading June 5th – Matthew 18:22
May 11th – Ezekiel 11:19
Ezekiel 11:19 I used to be confused by Ezekiel 11:19. I mean I understood why God would remove our hearts of stone. But why would He replace them with hearts of flesh? After all, isn’t the flesh the very thing we fight against? Then I learned that when God speaks of a heart of flesh,… Continue reading May 11th – Ezekiel 11:19
May 7th – Lamentations 3:22-23
Lamentations 3:22-23 It’s hard for me to read the book of Lamentations without a lump in my throat. Because its pages are filled with the pain of the prophet Jeremiah. He grieves over the destruction of Jerusalem at the hands of the Babylonians. Yet even in the midst of desolation and despair, Jeremiah had a… Continue reading May 7th – Lamentations 3:22-23
Deuteronomy 15:11
Deuteronomy 15:11 God cares deeply for the poor and the needy and expects His people to reflect that same care and compassion. That means it’s not just enough to simply acknowledge the existence of poverty. We must also actively work to alleviate it by helping those in need. Jesus loved unconditionally, without expecting anything in… Continue reading Deuteronomy 15:11
February 7th – Hebrews 2:9
Hebrews 2:9 John 3:16 tells us that God loves us so much, He sent His only Son to pay the sin debt we owe. A love perfectly exampled through the humility of that sent Son, Jesus Christ. Seated on a throne of righteousness at the right hand of the Father, the Lord willingly became “lower… Continue reading February 7th – Hebrews 2:9
February 6th – Romans 12:20
Romans 12:20 Some people are just hard to love. Those who no matter what we do, will criticize, judge, and find fault. Yet no matter how they treat us, God is very clear. We are never to repay evil for evil. (1 Thess. 5:15) Dealing with others not as mean as they are, but rather… Continue reading February 6th – Romans 12:20
January 28th -John 5:6
John 5:6 No matter who we are, each of us at different times in our lives need the healing that only God can provide. The man at the pool of Bethesda was just one of many hoping for a miracle. And he received it through the compassion of Jesus. Christ offered this man grace and… Continue reading January 28th -John 5:6
August 29th – Hebrews 12:6
Hebrews 12:6 Author Ellen J Barrier once said, “I believe that parents who love their children do everything for them with love, even discipline.” But even when it’s done from a loving heart, no one likes punishment. Yet the writer of Hebrews tells us to rejoice when we’re being disciplined by God. Because it’s one… Continue reading August 29th – Hebrews 12:6
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