Have you ever experienced unexpected kindness when you needed it most?

I’ll never forget the day a stranger stepped in to buy breakfast for my daughters and me when I didn’t have cash. Her compassion met our immediate needs and left a lasting impression on my heart.

Compassion always moves to action, and this is the very nature of our God.

Psalm 145:8-9, 14-18 gives us a beautiful glimpse into God’s compassionate character. It reminds us that:

• God helps the fallen.
• He lifts those burdened under heavy loads.
• He is near to all who call on Him in truth.

In this episode, we’ll meditate on these verses and reflect on how we’ve experienced God’s compassion in our lives. Together, we’ll:

• Thank God for His compassionate help in the past.
• Share with Him where we need His compassion today.
• Ask Him to shape us into people who reflect His compassionate heart.

Take a moment to pause, reflect, and rest in the truth that God is full of compassion and ready to help you.

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The entire meditation text is as follows:

Scripture: Psalm 145:8-9, 14-18, NLT

8 The Lord is merciful and compassionate,

slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.

9 The Lord is good to everyone.

He showers compassion on all his creation.

14 The Lord helps the fallen

and lifts those bent beneath their loads.

15 The eyes of all look to you in hope;

you give them their food as they need it.

16 When you open your hand,

you satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing.

17 The Lord is righteous in everything he does;

he is filled with kindness.

18 The Lord is close to all who call on him,

yes, to all who call on him in truth.

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