Holy Week Fast 2026 Day 5

DAY 5 — Compassion for the One
 
Text: Matthew 9:36
 
Devotional
Jesus saw the crowds and felt compassion. Some of the people we are praying for are not easy to love. Some may have hurt you. Some may feel like a lost cause. But Jesus did not just see people. He felt for them. They were distressed and dispirited, like sheep without a shepherd. That loved one you are praying for has a deeper need than behavior change. They need salvation.
 
Insight
It’s easy to judge someone from a distance. But when you understand what they’re going through, your heart changes. Jesus doesn’t just see their actions; He sees their condition.
 
Prayer
“Lord, give me compassion for my one. Help me to see them the way You see them. Remove judgment from my heart and replace it with love. Amen.”