A Prayer for Compassionate Hearts

Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:12 — “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”

Prayer Devotional

In a world marked by hurt and division, God calls us to live differently—to clothe ourselves with compassion and kindness. Our identity, as God’s chosen and dearly loved people, shapes how we treat others. Compassion is not just a feeling; it’s an action rooted in the love of Christ.

When our hearts align with His, empathy flows naturally. We begin to see others with Christ’s eyes, hear their needs with His heart, and respond by His grace. Kindness becomes our language, patience our posture, and humility our strength. We reflect the God who first showed us mercy.

Prayer

Father, thank You for loving me with a deep and abiding love. Because I am Yours, You invite me to love others as You love me. So I ask: soften my heart today to reflect Your compassion.

Lord, open my eyes to the unseen hurts, the whispered needs, and the silent cries around me. Give me a heart that reaches out in kindness, a mind that pauses before judging, and a spirit that extends grace where it’s not deserved.

Empower me by Your Spirit to clothe myself with compassion, kindness, patience and humility. Let my life speak of Your mercy, let my words bring healing, and may my actions reflect the gentleness of Christ. In Jesus’ name, Amen.