Advent Breath Prayer: Dec 11
“For he delivers the needy when they call, the poor and those who have no helper.” Psalm 72: 12
Inhale: “Those”
Exhale: “Without help.”
Breathe in and breathe out God’s word throughout the day in short pauses.
Nowhere in the Bible does it say that God helps those who help themselves. In fact the opposite is true. The overarching story of Scripture describes how God reaches out to those on the margins who are in need. We are all created in God’s image and loved by God. The most a person desires, particularly the marginalized and homeless, is to feel accepted, respected, and loved.
How might you offer help to someone in need today? Consider the ways you might show respect and love to someone in need. This was a huge part of Jesus’ ministry. Extend God’s compassion to someone in need today.
Dear God, deepen my sense of compassion to help a sister or a brother who has no helper. Amen.
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