The Compassion of Christ

Jesus wept.

—John 11:35 (NASB)

Compassionate Lord Jesus,

Thank You for the deep, deep love of humanity that You expressed to us in the tears that You shed.

Thank You for loving me enough to come to earth and take on the flesh and blood and the mind and emotions of a man, to experience all of the tests and trials and grief and pain that I face—and so much more—so I would know that You know how I feel.

Thank You that there is healing from my hurts and pains in the tears that You designed for me to shed—that it’s okay to cry—and that in crying I should cry out to You, the only One who can help me live an overcoming life of peace and victory.

Thank You for Your example of loving compassion and how it reminds me of my obligation to open my heart that I might be overcome by Your Spirit  with compassion for all those around me—for life in this world is not easy, especially for those who do not know You.

Thank You for the deep, deep love of humanity that You expressed to us in the tears that You shed.

In Your Matchless Name, Jesus, Amen.