PSALM 116:1 (CEB)
I love the LORD because he hears
my requests for mercy.
MATTHEW 18:26-27 (MSG)
The poor wretch threw himself at the king’s feet and begged, ‘Give me a chance and I’ll pay it all back.’ Touched by his plea, the king let him off, erasing the debt.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Mercy and compassion are the godly responses.
DAILY FODDER
Why does Jesus bang the compassion drum over and over?
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for showing mercy to all who seek it from you. Forgive us for trying to fix things on our own and rigidly expecting others to step in line with us. Fill me with your mercy and compassion. I want my default reaction to be like yours. 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.
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.
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.
