Tennyson We are always praying for more laborers in the vineyard. We are always praying for more resources to get the work done. We are always praying for divine guidance as we do the work. We are always praying for positive results for our work. We pray like everything depends on God and the work like everything depends on us.
Compassion is controlled by prayer.
And God answers prayer. Compassion also involves purpose. It was to preach, heal, raise the dead, cleanse, drive out demons, freely you have received now freely give. The theology here is clear. Don't do this in order to get a blessing.