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Be Transformed by Compassion

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:25–32

Key Verse Vs 32

V32“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” 

 
DEVOTION

Life moves fast, and usually, it’s the people closest to us who feel the brunt of our stress. We see division everywhere—on our screens and in our streets—and it’s tempting to just shut down or lash out. But here’s the thing: we aren’t powerless. We have an incredible opportunity every day to influence the atmosphere of the spaces we’re in.
It starts with how we speak and how we listen. When we trade bitterness for the kind of grace Christ shows us, we’re doing something radical. We’re proving that compassion is stronger than the chaos around us. This isn't just about being "polite"; it's about being "members of one body." Paul’s instructions to the Ephesians are strikingly practical and remind us that our words should be used to build others up according to their needs.
We might not change the whole world today, but we can certainly change the day for the person standing right in front of us. By letting go of anger before the sun goes down and choosing kindness over being right, we reflect the very heart of God. Transformation happens in these small, honest moments where we choose to love others exactly as Christ has loved us. Having received immense mercy from Christ, we are called to let that mercy flow outward, especially when grace and compassion feel scarce.

PRAYER

Lord, transform my heart with Your compassion. Help my words and actions reflect Your grace and forgiveness each day. Amen.

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

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


Habel Kurian
Minneapolis Mar Thoma Congregation

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