Lord, thank You for the blessed chat You gave me today with a friend. I am always praying for You to allow me to bless him in what ever way You allow, as You have taught me to do that with anyone You bring across my path. Many times You use him to shower blessings my way… blessings of encouragement, wisdom, knowledge…
and compassion.
I can have such a hard time forgiving myself of things long ago… some are my fault… some are not. Things I thought that I already had forgiven myself for. Things I thought I had already given to You. Your topic for us today was showing compassion to ourselves, regardless of what we have done. Your Only Son put His life on the cross that we might be reconciled with You, that we may be forgiven of all sins… past, present, and future!
Talk about Compassion!
I heard You telling me to look up the word compassion…
using Webster’s definition and the Concordance.
– sympathetic consciousness of others’ distress together with a desire to alleviate it
(Webster’s)
– originally brotherly love, to show mercy as if we are all one family in God
(concordance)
On the way home, I went into a restroom and had my hands in my head in weary exhaustion. While my eyes were closed I clearly heard a strong female voice say,
“Everyone needs compassion.”
I raised my head in awe that You had made Yourself present… even in a ladies public bathroom (but in a private stall). The voice continued singing…
“Everyone needs forgiveness.“
I knew You were giving me a direct message. The first instruction being to listen for as many word clues to find the song online when at home.
“Let mercy fall on me. The kindness of a Savior.”
Oh You tugged at my heart. I heard my younger self in those words… a scared… broken little girl who has long needed mercy. How cruel was I to be withholding that mercy. And by withholding it, also withholding the kindness of a Savior. A kindness that He has shown to me time and time again… even now in this stall. I knew I was to find this song.
As it kept playing, I eventually recognized this as a praise and worship song from church that I’ve sung a thousand times over… Mighty to Save. Yet You were renewing it for me! Praise Your Holy name for Christian businesses that pipe in Christian music through their overhead speakers. Praise You for Cook Out! Bless them Lord! And praise You for Mighty to Save!
As I was looking for a lyric version to share, the first one showed the song comes from the inspiration of Zephaniah 3:17!!
One of my favorite verses in the bible!!! ❤
While the version was horribly recorded, You used it to remind me of Your loving compassion in a verse that You won my heart with in such a mighty way that it was my verse in my greeting cards for a whole year or more.
The thought that someone would rejoice over me!! With joy!
Resting in His love! That I would be someone’s love!
And that He would find joy in singing over me!
I know that has to be You!
You’re the only one I could believe in that with!
And You ARE mighty to save!
The mountains You have moved to save me!
From my world! From myself! From hell!
I love You, my Author of Salvation!
Only You could write that story! And I’m glad it’s mine!
I believe! And I receive! You! Your compassion!
And Your love! Forever! ❤
If only people were more compassionate towards each other, this world would definitely be a better place. But in 2 Corinthians 4:4 it says “In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them”.
Praise God for His compassion towards us!
Sending you many blessings Gail💖🌸
LikeLiked by 1 person
Amen, Sister. How different the world would be. But maybe it would help if we were able to expereince and accept compassion on ourselves. This is what my friend and I are were talking about, and I had to agree with him that I struggle with it. God tells us to have compassion on ourselves. Maybe God knows there is a wise connection. There’s certainly a connection with the Compassion He had in sending His Son, and the Compassion His Son gave us on the cross! ❤ Me and God love you, Piera! I pray you are able to show compassion to yourself!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, I feel the same as you when it comes to having compassion on ourselves, but it’s hard when the closer I get to God the more of a sinner I feel. God bless you too! 🌼
LikeLiked by 1 person
Amen. It’s hard to explain to someone the depth of understanding we DO NOT deserve it, without sounding like low self esteem or something bad! But God so lovingly insists we have it. He’s such a loving Father!
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a powerful lesson learned! Thank you for passing it on. The compassion the Father showed to us with the gift of His Son is for everyone – and that includes me!
LikeLiked by 1 person
PTL! It surely does include you, Karen! God loves you, Sister!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you for sharing this, Gail. I remember saying to myself and others that, if God has forgiven and accepted me, why couldn’t I do the same to myself. Wonderful message!
LikeLiked by 1 person
PTL! He wants us to have it. Just like salvation, it is a gift that we must be willing to accept. ❤ God loves you, Miriam!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, exactly, Gail. It is a gift. ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
Amen, Sister ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
Agree, Sister. ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
❤
LikeLiked by 1 person