God’s Great Compassion

The basic premise of the series World Changers is that many of us struggle at times with feeling qualified for the call that God places on our lives, and that’s if we even believe God would call us! We feel unqualified to witness about God because we don’t have all the Bible answers, or we don’t live a perfect life. When God calls us to do specific things, we often see all the ways this seems impossible.

The truth is that this has been a tension throughout the entire Bible. Almost every person was uniquely unqualified for what God called them to do. Being qualified was never a prerequisite for being used by God. There’s only one thing that mattered to Him; are you willing? Those who were willing were used by God, and it not only changed their lives, it changed the world around them.

Each Wednesday, you will receive a scripture to read, a series of reflection questions, and a link to a worship song. Take time to read or listen through the scripture and note any key points that stick out to you. This is often how God speaks to us, so pay close attention and listen for those moments that make you excited, scared, convicted, or encouraged. The reflection questions supplied will guide you into a time of thinking about how and why it is important to seek God’s presence in our lives. And then finally there will be a link to a YouTube video with worship music. This is supplied to create time to pray and seek God. You can use your own music or sit in silence but be sure to close your time by asking God to draw near to you.

 
Psalm 51:1-6 (ESV)
 
Have mercy on me, O God,
according to your steadfast love;
according to your abundant mercy
blot out my transgressions.
Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
and cleanse me from my sin!
For I know my transgressions,
and my sin is ever before me.
Against you, you only, have I sinned
and done what is evil in your sight,
so that you may be justified in your words
and blameless in your judgment.
Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity,
and in sin did my mother conceive me.
Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being,
and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart.
 
 
Reflection
 
Every moment of every day God is with us. His Holy Spirit is ready to meet you where you are. We can’t change our beginnings, but because Jesus’ blood covers our sins, we can begin again! God’s abundant, undeserved love and forgiveness is free and available to you right now. Have you laid it all before Him? Do you feel free from all your failures? Look back at today’s passage and pick out the part that encourages your heart the most. Then, talk to Jesus or write out this prayer:
Jesus, I have _____________ and I know that it was wrong. Will you meet me here right now and forgive me of __________________? I long to be filled with Your compassionate love and to be used by You. Thank You, Lord, for not giving up on me and for making me a qualified disciple of You.
Listening to this song can help you worship and praise Him for always meeting you where you are. Allow God to awaken your dry bones and allow Him to use you.


Song
 
“Here Again” | Elevation Worship