Passion for Praise: 'Compassion and Mercy'

Friday, December 9, 1960

But you, O Lord, are a God of compassion and mercy, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. Look down and have mercy on me. Give your strength to your servant; save me, the son of your servant.
— Psalm 86:15-16 NLT

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"I will praise you forever, O God, for what you have done. I will trust in your good name in the presence of your faithful people."
'In the Presence of Your Faithful People' (Ps. 52:9)
"[God says] "But giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors me. If you keep to my path, I will reveal to you the salvation of God.""
'Giving Thanks' (Ps. 50:23)
"I will shout for joy and sing your praises, for you have ransomed me."
'Shout and Sing!' (Ps. 71:23)
"[Who is like you O Lord?] With your unfailing love you lead the people you have redeemed. In your might, you guide them to your sacred home."
'To Your Sacred Home' (Ex. 15:13)

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Illustration of Psalm 86:15-16 NLT — But you, O Lord, are a God of compassion and mercy, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. Look down and have mercy on me. Give your strength to your servant; save me, the son of your servant.

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Passion for Praise is a daily devotional consisting of a passage of Scripture that emphasizes praise to our God.

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