Unleashing God's Compassion

Unleashing God's Compassion
When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, he had compassion and did not bring upon them the destruction he had threatened. Jonah 3:10 NIV
Over the years I have noticed that there are fads that come and go, even among Christians. At one time there was a preoccupation with angels. Then, healing powers were all the rage. Now there is a focus on financial blessing. Tomorrow, there will be some other whim that will fade. But, underneath the fads, fame and star powered religion, there is a genuine faith in God at work too. I am speaking of people that seek out His friendship more than the fame. There are people that search for faith more than finances. And above all, the most sought after gift of God by His people is His salvation in Christ. What is it that you want most from God?
The truth is that some religious popularity trends are actually genuine promises from God. But when God's promises are abused in order to earn a dollar, maybe they become a passing fad that disappears from the hearts and minds of His people. But when taken in the right perspective, those things, those blessings are really what God intends to give us, when He has decided it is best for us to have them. And maybe these blessings God has stored up for us can only be unleashed by a true need, not necessarily only a want? There are so many books on the market about unleashing blessings but what about unleashing God's compassion, love and salvation? Are these valuable commodities too?
I have been in times where I needed to unleash the power of godly healing. I have called out for godly financial blessing. And God has sometimes blessed me with a yes and sometimes with a no. But the blessing I have always been able to unleash in my life is compassion. God cannot refuse a repentant heart (Psalm 51:17). Or in other words, other things may be 'yes' and 'no', but there is always a yes in Christ!