Day 19: Seeing His Compassion

Scripture Verse: Matthew 9:36
Devotional:
But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd." The Lord had compassion on us, let us show others.

Seeing God's compassion first comes by being a recipitant of this compassion. God saw you when you had no shepherd. This means that He saw you when you wandered aimlessly. He saw you when you had no purpose and was floating through life. I am so thankful that his compassion fell on me and that he would become my Good Shepherd!

As we reflect on the wonder of God's compassion, let us also consider how we can share it with others. We are called to be vessels of compassion, sharing the love and grace of God with those around us.

Prayers:

1. Prayer of Praise for God's Compassion: "Heavenly Father, I praise You for Your compassion. Thank You for being merciful and gracious in all Your ways. Help me to show Your compassion and to trust in Your grace and mercy. May my heart be filled with awe and reverence for Your compassion. Amen."

2. Prayer for Sharing God's Compassion: "Lord, teach me to be a vessel of Your compassion. Help me to share Your love and grace with those around me, and to lend a compassionate hand. May my life be a reflection of Your compassion and bring glory to Your name. Amen."

Day 18: Standing in Holiness

Scripture Verse: Isaiah 6:3 (NKJV)
Devotional:
And one cried to another and said: "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory!" Isaiah's words remind us of the holiness of God, a reminder that He is set apart and worthy of our worship.

Standing in God's holiness means acknowledging our need for His grace and mercy. It means letting go of our guilt and shame and finding freedom in His love. God's holiness is a source of comfort and hope, a reminder that we are never alone.

As we reflect on the wonder of God's holiness, let us also consider how we can share it with others. We are called to be vessels of holiness, sharing the love and grace of God with those around us.

Prayers:

1. Prayer of Praise for God's Holiness: "Heavenly Father, I praise You for Your holiness. Thank You for being set apart and worthy of my worship. Help me to stand in Your holiness and to trust in Your grace and mercy. May my heart be filled with awe and reverence for Your holiness. Amen."

2. Prayer for Sharing God's Holiness: "Lord, teach me to be a vessel of Your holiness. Help me to share Your love and grace with those around me, and to be a light in the darkness. May my life be a reflection of Your holiness and bring glory to Your name. Amen."

Day 17: Knowing He is Good
Scripture Verse: Romans 8:28
Devotional:
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Paul's words remind us of the goodness of God, a promise that He is always good.
Knowing He is good means relying on His strength and wisdom, even when circumstances are challenging. It means acknowledging our own limitations and depending on His guidance. God's goodness is a source of comfort and hope, a reminder that we are never alone.
As we reflect on the wonder of God's goodness, let us also consider how we can share it with others. We are called to be vessels of goodness, sharing the love and grace of God with those around us.
Prayers:

1. Prayer of Thanksgiving for God's Goodness "Heavenly Father, thank You for being good. Thank You for being in control of all things and for giving me new life in Christ. Help me to trust you fully and to live in the freedom and joy it brings. Amen."
   
2. Prayer for Sharing God's Goodness: "Lord, teach me to be a vessel of Your goodness. Help me to share Your love and grace with those around me, and to be a light in the darkness. May my life be a reflection of You and bring glory to Your name. Amen."