Father of compassion and God of all comfort,

Help me Lord, to show to others the mercy I’ve received from you. Help me to console as I have been consoled, to comfort as I have been comforted.

Let me not shy away from suffering, Lord, but use it to learn to better serve others in the midst of their suffering.

Grant me more compassion for others, Father.

In the name of He who suffered for me,

Amen