A Prayer to Show Compassion | Your Daily Prayer
Laura Bailey
Author of Embracing Eternity in the Here and Now
When life gets busy or our hearts grow weary, compassion can feel like a challenge instead of a calling. But as followers of Christ, we’re invited—commanded, even—to put on love, kindness, and mercy every single day. In today’s prayerful reflection, we ask God to soften our hearts, open our eyes, and equip us to live out His compassion toward others—even those who are difficult to love.
Whether you're facing a relational strain, ministering to someone in pain, or simply trying to be more like Jesus in your daily walk, this prayer will guide your heart back to Christ’s example of perfect, sacrificial love.
Heavenly Father,
You are the God of mercy, full of grace and lovingkindness.
Fill us today with Your compassion—not just a feeling, but a way of life.
Help us to see the hurting, to hear the lonely, and to respond in love.
When our patience wears thin or our flesh wants to retreat, remind us of Your Son, who loved the unlovable and reached for the rejected.
Make us vessels of Your grace.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
She lives in Upstate South Carolina with her husband and three young girls, where she serves as director of women's ministries at her church. Her passion is teaching the Bible to women, equipping them to live with an eternal perspective. Invite Laura to speak at your next event or learn more: www.LauraRBailey.com
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