Passion for Praise: 'Compassion and Mercy'

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

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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

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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.

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

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