Sojourners Verse and Voice – 25 July 2024

Verse of the day 
Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. 

– Romans 12:15

Voice of the day 
Compassion requires us to be weak with the weak, vulnerable with the vulnerable, and powerless with the powerless. Compassion means full immersion in the condition of being human. 

– Henri Nouwen, “Compassion, a Reflection on the Christian Life” (1982)

Prayer of the day 
God, help us to be present with the people around us, in both good moments and difficult ones. Move us to be there for them like you always are for us.