If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, you came near to people who were looked down on, and I need your mercy too. I confess that I have sinned and I cannot save myself. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I turn from my sin and open my life to you. Be my Lord and my Savior, and teach me to follow you with a compassionate heart. Amen.

Come Near, Lord Jesus

Lord, revive your Church with the heart of Jesus in this verse. Make us a people who welcome the rejected, who are not ruled by reputation, and whose deeds show your wisdom to the world. Renew our love, our courage, and our faithfulness, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Revive Our Compassion

Father, thank you that your Son came near, shared life with ordinary people, and did not turn away from those others dismissed. Thank you that wisdom is proved by faithful deeds, not by appearances, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Thank You for Drawing Near

Begin by naming one person or group you tend to avoid or label. Ask God to give you Jesus-like compassion, then ask for one concrete way to share welcome with them this week.

Pray for a Wider Table

Pray for people who are labeled, excluded, or judged too quickly; for the church to welcome them with truth and mercy; and for relationships that can become places of grace rather than shame.

For Those Who Feel Rejected

Father, shape my life so my words and actions agree. Keep me from caring more about image than mercy, and let my daily deeds show the wisdom I claim to follow, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Let My Deeds Match Wisdom

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Matthew 11 : 19 - Accusation, Wisdom, Vindication

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