Today’s Scripture is Psalms 103:13-14.
“As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him. For He knows our frame; He is mindful that we are dust.”
We often think we need to be perfect for God to love us, but that is far from the truth. God knows our weaknesses and flaws. He created us, and He is well aware that we are made of dust—fragile, human, and prone to mistakes. Just as a loving father understands the limits of his child, God understands our limits and shows us compassion.
The takeaway today is that we do not need to be perfect for God to love us. God knows we struggle, and His love isn’t based on our perfection but on His great mercy and grace.
David committed murder and adultery, but God loved him anyway.
Peter denied Jesus, but God loved him anyway.
Moses murdered and Egyptian, but God loved him anyway
Paul persecuted the church, but God loved him anyway.
Obviously this list could be expanded, but this is enough to remind us that God has compassion on us, because he knows that we are dust.
“God’s mercy is bigger than any mistake you’ve made.” Take heart, knowing God’s love reaches us even in our weakest moments.
I’m Lonnie Davis, and this is a thought worth thinking.