366 Days of Compassion366 Days of Compassion
“The deepest wounds of the soul are healed only by compassion… People do not merely need to be clothed, they need to be embraced with love. A love that enters into their own fears and frailty, a love that suffers with them and stays with them through their darkest hour.”
366 Days of Compassion is a one year daily devotional written by Jocelyn Soriano with original reflections, poems, prayers and motivational quotes on God’s compassion for all of us. Each day’s reflection is related to a Bible verse/scripture, resonating with inspiration, especially for those who are undergoing difficult times. It is for those who grieve, those who are losing hope, those who have lost their loved ones or their dreams, those who feel all alone, those whose hearts are broken, those who are judged and feel condemned.
It is full of messages of healing, wisdom, courage and faith. It is like a close friend in whom you can find comfort and consolation just when it is darkest and most painful in your life. God’s grace is ever new and abounding, His mercy is infinite and His love is true. We need to be reminded of these things everyday so as not to lose the spiritual battle going on in the midst of us. Those who are tired can find refreshment, those who are troubled can find peace, those who are hurting can find forgiveness that sets them free.
Where is God? God is with us, but we often do not know where to look and so we do not see. God is there, pursuing us, waiting for us to take the time to call on Him in our helplessness, in the routine of our daily lives. He is the one who will fill our lives with meaning and our hearts with hope. In Him we find the home we’ve been searching for, we find a Father who will protect us and provide for our needs. We find a Friend who loves us as we are, who sees the beauty in our souls, who will never leave us even in our worst day.
366 DAYS OF COMPASSION
One Year Devotional Book
Quotes from the Book:
“Love has a certain element of tenderness, which alone pierces through the heart and binds us more intimately than any force in the universe ever can.”
“It isn’t violence that can break through our hearts. It isn’t force that binds us and keeps us together. Only tenderness has the power to accomplish what the fullness of love desires to do. Tenderness that approaches us little by little, and handles our feelings with the deepest affection and delight. Tenderness that is willing to wait for the right time until we are ready and we are no longer afraid.”
“There are times when I feel
as though nobody knows
what I’m going through –
how sad it is, how empty
how I struggle with pain
that almost overpowers me.
Yes there are times when I’m tempted
to think I’m all alone,
but GOD SEES.”
"And let each WOUND be WINDOW by which GOD'S LIGHT can enter in."
“How do you wipe away pain? You don’t. You put in tenderness, compassion and joy. You cling to hope and then you offer everything to God. And you wait, with faith you see all things anew – light shines out from darkness, happiness grows through every pain, and all things become indeed so very beautiful in His time.”
366 DAYS OF COMPASSION
One Year Devotional Book
This life is full of beautiful things, though it is also full of suffering and pain. Many times, no matter how strong we are, we hurt. We cry from the depths of our soul and our spirit groans as we lift our prayers to heaven.
In such times, the last thing we need is for someone to come by and say that we have no reason at all to be sorrowful. The last thing we need is for someone to neglect our pain as though it didn’t matter, as though none of the things we went through were real.
Pain is real. We bleed sometimes. Though we all want relief from the pain, we also want deeper consolation.
There at the cross, we see all pain and darkness conquered in such a way that it is defeated forever. Not by disregarding it. Not by denying it. But by giving value even to our tears. By loving everything about us, including our very worst hurts.
366 DAYS OF COMPASSION
One Year Devotional Book
Here is an excerpt from the book:
A Time To Hide
I hope you remember that you always have a place to hide, away from the noise of the world, away from all that dares to wound your heart. You can always hide within the merciful heart of God.
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress;
my God, in whom I trust.”
-Psalm 91, WEBBE
When we experience difficult times, we often hear people say that things are going to be alright, and maybe they will, just not at the moment, not yet. And though we want to show the world we still have some sliver of hope, some strength remaining, we just want some time away. For there is a time to rest, isn't it? It isn't always daylight, and the season doesn't always fall into spring.
When It's Night
When life just feels so dreary,
and the world, so dark and sad,
And the load you bear is so heavy,
and you're just bruised and broken bad.
Take heart and rest awhile,
and if your heart is broken, you can cry.
No one ever said we must always smile,
no one ever said there'd be no night.
For there are times of joy and times of trouble,
there are days when you just feel so tired.
You have tried and tried and tried,
you did all you could with all your might!
Take heart and give yourself some time,
give yourself some space to hide.
No one ever said we must always toil,
no one ever said we must always shine.
And Here Are More Titles You Will Find:
Can You Stay With Me?
Never Give Up
Glimpses of Love
Grace For Today
A Time To Hide
I See Your Beauty
How Do You Move On?
Someday We'll Understand
The Birth of Joy
The Love We Give
When You Get Tired
When Dreams Fade
Broken People
Sacrifice
Where Is God?
Night Shall Pass
When I Look At You
Give Me Eyes To See
A Greater Joy!
On Gentleness
Touching His Wounds
Found By God
Quiet Days
Precious Now
Receive His Love
I Give You Rest
The Miracle of Faith
Room For Your Mistakes
How Much We Are Loved
Accepting Imperfections
Be Free
God's Protection
Your Plans and God's Dreams
He Hears Your Prayer
The Tears We Hide
Seasons of Healing
Who You Really Are
(With a Total of 366 Titles for Each Day of The Year!)
Whether early in the morning or late in the evening, or any hour in between, one can read a simple quote like a breath of fresh air in one’s busy day. One can silently say a prayer and meditate upon the beauty of Him whose face is happiness itself. One can take a peek at a poem and find in it something like a mirror reflecting the cries of the heart both in sorrow and in deep joy.
God is a God who cares for us, though we often forget and we need to be reminded everyday. Let this book help you and be your companion as you spend some quick yet quiet and meaningful moments each day. May you find in it some words of consolation, hope and strength!
366 DAYS OF COMPASSION
One Year Devotional Book