Little More Like Mercy
Isaiah 30:18, “And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him.”
Good morning! Let’s say hello to this day as we step out into it; let’s say thank you for this day! I pray this finds you waking to the knowledge that bringing in positivity will correct any negative that may try creeping in on your day. Daily I wake to accept every moment God provides with thankfulness, gratitude, gladness in Him who grants me one more day. I gain control right off, just because I accept God as my fortress; my help to succeed, to advance in whatever the day gives! Herein lies mercy; that mercy that God gives; you know, the mercy that pardons our mistakes, that forgives and has compassion on us without judgement! Every day we need to thank God for mercy shown with a divine, transformative force that says He is here, He hears us, He never leaves us. When we step out using that same mercy with others; viewing human misery that seems hidden; seeing that soul behind that person’s anger or emotional pain with a perspective of mercy; we become different! As we learn mercy, we learn humility; we judge less, we focus on others true value, we feel their struggles; we understand mercy! Take a minute and look up Zach Williams’ song, “Less like Me”, listen to the words; feel the emotions of how we must be less to be able to see more, feel more, be more! Then look up that old hymn, “Let Others See Jesus in Me”, a profound song that tells us that we are a book that others read; we must live pleasing God so others can know how mercy works! I have learned through the years that the quote by William Thoms is quite adequate and so true, “Be careful how you live. You may be the only Bible some person ever reads”; thus, proving that we as Christians, believers, must live showing our faith. We must in fact, show mercy to others, just like God shows mercy daily for us! Learning mercy will take practice, determination, surrendering to God, forgiveness of our enemies; life altering behavior! So, today, as you praise God for His mercy; remember that to be more Christ-like, we must return mercy to others; be a giver of what you receive from God. Become a little more like mercy every day!
Scriptures:
Read: Matthew 5:7, Matthew 9:13, Luke 6:36-38, Lamentations 3:22-26, Psalm 103:8-11, Micah 6:8, James 2:13-14, Hebrews 4:16, Isaiah 30:18, Titus 3:5-8, Psalms 23:6, Colossians 3:12-15, Proverbs 28:13
Prayer:
Lord, we come to you today thanking you for your mercy, your loving kindness. Lord, we ask that you continue to guide us in how we can show mercy to others; by living a life that shows others how living with salvation is the only life worth living. Thank you for entering into our hearts, for being that one constant that protects, heals, loves us. Amen.