God’s Mercy

August 11th – Lamentations 3:21-24

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Week 2 – Finding Hope in God (Lamentations 3:21-24)

I love the quote, “The sun rises each morning to remind us that God’s mercies are new every day.” It’s easy to get discouraged when we’ve had a bad day, especially when we’ve fallen short before the Lord. Guilt and frustration can weigh heavy on our hearts, making us feel unworthy. But in those moments, we must remember that we serve a God of second, third, and fourth chances. He doesn’t get angry or wash His hands of us. Instead, God’s mercy is unending, and His love never fails. Each day He offers us a fresh start and a new opportunity to do better than the day before. This is why we place our hope in Him instead of our own strength or ability, and in His great faithfulness. No matter how many times we stumble, God’s compassion is always there to lift us up and give us another chance. With each new morning we can confidently face the day, knowing that His mercies are renewed and His grace is sufficient for whatever challenges we encounter.

  1. How can we remind ourselves daily of God’s renewed mercies, allowing His compassion to lift us up and give us hope, especially after we’ve had a difficult day or fallen short?
  1. In what ways can we embrace each new day as a fresh start, focusing on God’s faithfulness and striving to do better with the grace He continually provides?

Each morning brings new mercies, a fresh start wrapped in God’s love. 🙏🏻❤️

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June 28th- Luke 17:4

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Luke 17:4

“And if he sins against you seven times in the day, and turns to you seven times, saying, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.”

Even the strongest of Christian can find themselves stuck in a cycle of habitual sin. A repeated pattern of sinning, repenting, and sinning again. Yet thankfully, God’s forgiveness knows no limits. His love and mercy extend beyond our failures and weaknesses. No matter how many times we stumble or fall into the same patterns, God’s grace is always available to us. He understands our struggles and is patient with our journey of transformation. So each and every time we come to Him with a repentant heart, He forgives us completely and washes away our sins. God’s desire is not to condemn but to restore us, to set us free from the chains of habitual sin. So trust in His unfailing love and lean on His grace to empower you in overcoming habitual sin. Embrace the process of growth and transformation, knowing that through God’s mercy and our willingness to surrender, healing and victory can be ours.

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June 20th – Daniel 9:9

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Daniel 9:9

“To the Lord our God belong compassion and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against Him”

Everyday even the mightiest Christian rebels against God. Yet everyday, when we confess and repent of our wickedness, the Lord offers His forgiveness. And I’m so thankful He does. But why does God do it? First and foremost, because it’s a testament to His unwavering desire for a deep and intimate relationship with us. God understands that we are fallen beings who make mistakes and have sinful tendencies. But He longs to restore that relationship and reconcile with us. And by extending His unending grace, God shows us that He is willing to forgive even the gravest of offenses if we genuinely seek His forgiveness. Moreover, God’s forgiveness provides us with the opportunity to learn from our mistakes, develop humility, and have a greater sense of empathy and compassion for others. By experiencing the profound impact of God’s forgiveness, we are inspired to extend that same forgiveness to those who have wronged us.

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May 21st – 1 Peter 1:3

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1 Peter 1:3

I love this declaration of loving praise from Peter. Because it comes from a heart overflowing with gratitude for the immeasurable mercy of God. A mercy He gives to us, His children, every minute of every day. And from that great mercy springs forth the living hope we have in Christ’s resurrection, and our new birth as adopted children into the family of God. So in light of our new identities as coheirs with Christ, we are to align our lives with God’s Will and His kingdom values. That means trusting in His abundant love, timing, and direction as we navigate life’s challenges. And sharing the message of the Good News of Jesus Christ, and the transformative, living hope He alone offers. Oh how can we not join Peter in his worship and adoration of God. For in His abundant mercy, grace, and love, He spared nothing to give us eternal life. Not even His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ.

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April 26th – Acts 3:19

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Acts 3:19

Peter tells us that in order to receive forgiveness for our sins, we need to repent from our wickedness. But to repent means more than just apologizing for sinning. Because God isn’t looking for lip action. He’s looking for true, life changing action. For repentance includes transformation. Repent is from the Greek root word metanoeō. And it means to have a complete change of heart. To have a new way of thinking that God’s way is the right way. Surrendering and following Him completely. In His great mercy, when we repent the Lord promises to wipe our slate clean. Removing our sins as far as the earth is from the west. (Ps. 103:12) But as wonderful as that is, forgiveness isn’t the only benefit we receive from repentance. Peter also promises that times of refreshing will come from repenting before the Lord. Because when we turn towards God and receive His forgiveness, we receive a renewal in our lives as we walk closer with Him.

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January 12th – psalm 51:10

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Psalm 51:10

When someone is about to tell me a story and they start with, “Don’t judge me, but,” I know they already have a conviction on their heart. For believers that conviction is coming from the Holy Spirit. It’s His way of letting us know that we’ve sinned against God. And the only way to lift the weight laid on our souls is through confession and repentance. David committed horrendous sins against God. Sins others might find unforgivable. But not God. Because of His never ending forgiveness, love, and mercy, and David’s repentance, God did just that. Not only granting David the forgiveness he sought, but reconciling him with open arms back to Himself. And God promises to do the same for us. No matter how big or small the sin, when we come before Him with a “broken spirit and a contrite heart”, confessing all our transgressions, we too will receive God’s forgiveness.

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November 9th – Romans 10:14

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Romans 10:14 

I am thankful to have received Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior

In the book of Joel we get a wonderful declaration from God. “Whoever will call on the name of the Lord, will be delivered.”(Joel 2:32) How awesome is that? But the apostle Paul teaches God’s promise comes with a condition. He warns that we can play the part of a Christian, confessing Jesus as Lord. But unless we truly believe it in our hearts, and show it in our actions, it isn’t genuine faith. And if our faith isn’t real, how can we call on Christ for deliverance? How can we turn to Him for help, if we truly haven’t made Him Lord and Savior of our lives? But then Paul goes one step further. How can anyone receive Jesus if they haven’t heard of Him? And how can they hear of Him if no one is preaching the saving grace of Jesus to them? Our loving Father promises victory to all who are truly His. And out of thankfulness for His saving grace, we need to share the message of that grace to others!

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October 28th – Revelation 2:11

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Revelation 2:11

God’ Promise – “Those who overcome will not be hurt by the second death.”

We will all die once in the flesh. Made from dust, our bodies will return to dust. And while non believers fear dying, Christians know the glory awaiting us. For never again will we be apart from God. In our new glorified bodies, we will dwell and reign with the Lord for eternity. But those who refuse God’s gift of pardon, will not only face one death, but a far worse second death. The second occurs when those who reject God will be cast into the lake of fire, and eternally separated from Him. Once this judgment has been pronounced there is no coming back. A judgement God wishes for no one. That’s why in His mercy, He gives all a chance to receive Jesus as their Savior. For as 2 Peter 2:9 tells us, “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.”

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September 10th – Romans 5:8

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Romans 5:8

The attacks of the Enemy have been coming at me fast and furious. Each day he’s been putting to the test my thoughts, tongue, and actions. And although some days I pass that test with flying colors, more often than not I fail miserably. But you know what? I don’t have to fear, because it doesn’t matter to God. His love for me isn’t based on anything I do but on everything He does. Whether I succeed or fail, God’s love never waivers! So when I’m feeling particularly discouraged, I read the words of Paul who tells me, “Newsflash! God knows your failings and loves you anyway!” The Lord knew from the beginning how we would rebel, reject, and disappoint Him. And so what did God do? Far from doling out the punishment of death we all deserve, He gives to us the precious gift of His unmerited grace and mercy. Sparing no expense, not even His only begotten Son, God Himself provides the path of reconciliation to Him, declaring us justified through faith in Jesus!

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August 27th – Deuteronomy 9:7

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Deuteronomy 9:7

I think about the story of the Israelites and find myself shaking my head. I wonder how a people, who had repeatedly seen the mighty hand of God caring for them every step of the way, could so easily turn away from Him and His love. Then I think about my own life. And how many times I too have seen His hand at work and still grumbled against Him. How many blessings have I missed out on? Because instead of walking in trust and obedience, I gave in to fear and rebellion. And how many days, weeks, and months I have wasted wandering in the wilderness? Thankfully, we serve a loving, kind, and forgiving God. Even after the people rejected Him, God cared for them as His precious children, meeting their every need. We too are His precious children, and with each step of our spiritual walk He cares for us. And no matter how far we may wander, He is always there ready to joyfully welcome us back.

 

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