😊☀️👋🏻 Good morning, friend!

Today, we’re looking at how God’s compassion stands in contrast to Jonah’s anger. May our hearts be shaped by His mercy.

❤️ START WITH THE HEART

• When have you received compassion when you didn’t deserve it?

  Thank God for His unending mercy.

• Is there someone you struggle to show compassion to?

  Ask God to fill you with His love and mercy.

• Family Tip 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦: Share a story of a time you received compassion and talk about how to show it to others.

📖 EXPLORE THE WORD: 

READ: Jonah 4:7-8; Luke 15:28-32

Jonah’s anger over the plant being taken away reflects his struggle to accept God’s mercy on Nineveh. Similarly, the older brother in Jesus’ parable resents his father’s mercy on the prodigal son.

• How does this contrast reveal God’s character of mercy versus human anger?

• What areas in your life need a compassionate response?

• Family Tip 👧👦: Ask, “Why does God show mercy to everyone, even if they do wrong?”

🚀 ACT AND APPLY

Now that you’ve spent time reflecting on today’s truth, it’s time to put it into practice! Choose one of these Spirit-led action steps to live out what you’ve learned, or create your own response. Let’s make this a day of intentional growth!

Family Tip 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦: Invite each person to choose one Spirit-Led Action commitment and share it together.

🗣 RALLY AND SHARE

• Rally: If you’re not already meeting with anyone, consider inviting a couple of people to talk about how God’s compassion challenges our attitudes. Be open about areas where you’ve struggled to show mercy, and pray for God’s strength.

• Share: Think about someone who could use a reminder of God’s mercy. Share how God’s compassion has changed your life and offer to walk alongside them.

🙏 STOP AND PRAY: 

“Lord, thank You for Your mercy. Help me to show compassion, even when it’s difficult. Amen.”

🌟 TAKEAWAY THOUGHT:

Today, remember: God’s compassion calls us to love beyond what is comfortable.

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💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: 

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🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: 

Want to go deeper? Listen to this week’s Hope for the Mountainside podcast episode.

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