PITIFUL

Transfiguration Sunday

ISAIAH 63:9 (MSG)
In all their troubles,
   he was troubled, too.
He didn’t send someone else to help them.
He did it himself, in person.
Out of his own love and pity
   he redeemed them.
He rescued them and carried them along
   for a long, long time.

MATTHEW 20:30 (CEV)
Two blind men were sitting beside the road. And when they heard that Jesus was coming their way, they shouted, “Lord and Son of David, have pity on us!”

SUMMARY SENTENCE
God has pity on those who need rescuing. 

DAILY FODDER
How does the idea of Jesus having pity on you make you feel? Embarrassed? Grateful? Denial? 

PRAYER
Merciful Savior, I'm grateful that you hear the cries of needy people.  There is so much going on that is tearing my life apart. Have pity on me because I need your healing. Reassure me that you are going to carry me along the road, as you did for your people long ago. I'm grateful for your compassion and mercy. Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
     we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
     so that everything that happens here will align
     with what is happening in heaven.

Give us enough food for today.

Forgive us our wrongdoing,
     and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.