Passion for Praise: 'Compassion and Mercy'

Monday, December 9, 2019

But you, O Lord, are a God of compassion and mercy, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. Look down and have mercy on me. Give your strength to your servant; save me, the son of your servant.
— Psalm 86:15-16 NLT

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

2 Related Resources by Heartlight

David's Prayer Can Be Our Prayer, Too!
Devo: Together in Christ
"But you, O Lord, are a God of compassion and mercy, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. Look down and have mercy on me...."
When Home Makes a Heart Call
Article by Cathy Messecar
Do you have a bad case of homesickness? Cathy Messecar describes how her son went to camp and didn't want to be there but wanted to come home and she makes a connection with the story of the prodigal son in Jesus' parable in Luke 15.

Illustration

Illustration of Psalm 86:15-16 NLT — But you, O Lord, are a God of compassion and mercy, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. Look down and have mercy on me. Give your strength to your servant; save me, the son of your servant.

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Monday, December 9, 2019

Morning & Evening
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
Morning Thought: 1 Corinthians 15:20
"The whole system of Christianity rests upon the fact that "Christ is risen from the dead;" for, "If Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain,....."
A Year with Jesus
A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
'Back at the Beginning?'
"Dear Disciple, Sometimes things have a way of repeating themselves. The events in the verses below occurred after My resurrection. The apostle Peter...."
Quotemeal
A daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.
Quote by Charles H. Brent:
"Only he who flings himself upward when the pull comes to drag him down, can hope to break the force of temptation. Temptation may be an invitation to hell, but...."
What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'Eternal Life Now' (Jn. 6:47)
"[Jesus said,] "I tell you the truth, anyone who believes has eternal life.""

About This Devotional

Passion for Praise is a daily devotional consisting of a passage of Scripture that emphasizes praise to our God.

More Passion for Praise