Tenderness And Compassion
God is tender and compassionate. Knowing and believing that God tenderly watches over us with compassion will allow our hearts to be filled with peace. Comfort and healing for our pain will flow from the knowledge that God really does love and care for us like a good, good Father.
I myself taught Israel how to walk, leading him along by the hand. But he doesn’t know or even care that it was I who took care of him. I led Israel along with my ropes of kindness and love. I lifted the yoke from his neck, and I myself stooped to feed him. (Hosea 11:3-4 NLT)
God treasures us as His beloved children and desires that we respond to Him as we would to a loving earthly Father. When Jesus looked at suffering people around Him, His heart was filled with love and compassion for them. When we decided to give our will and our lives over to the care of God, we were likely unaware of the kindness He was already making available to us. An important part of our new life with God in recovery is getting to know the generous grace of God offered to us through Jesus Christ.
When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. (Matthew 9:36 NIV)
When we experience the extent of God's love for us, our recovery work will take on a new focus. Rather than simply trying to improve our outward behaviour, we will desire to know more of God's love and kindness. Our relationship with God will grow and we will choose to bring all our needs and desires to Him. With great wisdom, He will guide us in the way we should go.
For you are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory. The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.” (Psalm 32:7-8 NLT)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I ask You to teach me Your ways so that my life will reflect Your power in me to honour You in all my ways. Thank You for your love and kindness to me. I am forever grateful that You care. Amen
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