Mercy

October 21st – Proverbs 3:3

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Proverbs 3:3

When life feels hard, what want most is to be treated with kindness and understanding. But Proverbs 3:3 reminds me that these are the very things I should be giving to others, too. I need to give grace when someone disappoints me. And choosing kindness when I’m frustrated.

Living in truth means being honest, keeping my word, and letting God’s Word guide the way I live. I’ll be honest, I don’t always get this right. Sometimes my feelings get the best of me, or I find it harder to show mercy  when Ive been hurt.

But I don’t want the way others treat me to determine the kind of person I am. I want God to keep working on my heart. I want Him to help me respond with love instead of frustration, and understanding instead of judgment.

With so much anger and division in our world today, I think we could all use a little more mercy and truth. My prayer is that God continues to shape my heart so that the kindness I show, the words I speak, and the way I treat others reflect Him.

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October 18th – Ephesians 4:2

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Ephesians 4:2

What does it mean to bear one another in love? It means being willing to give people grace. Even when they test our patience, disappoint us, or have a different opinion. And it means remembering that we all have days when we don’t get things right.

Sometimes loving others means listening instead of judging. Or being patient, and choosing kindness when it would be easier to walk away. That doesn’t mean we always have to agree, nor accept hurtful behavior. But we are to treat others with the same grace and compassion we hope to receive.

Actress Katherine Hepburn once said, “Love isn’t what you expect, it’s what you’re willing to give.” A beautiful reminder that love isn’t just about what others do for us, it’s about what we’re willing to offer them. Jesus showed us that kind of love through His mercy and sacrifice. And with His help, we can learn to love more generously and hold one another up rather than tear one another down.

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October 9th – Proverbs 3:3

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Proverbs 3:3

I think we all want to be treated with kindness, understanding, and honesty. Especially on the days when life feels hard. But God’s Word reminds us that these are the very things we should be giving to others, too. Showing mercy means being willing to give grace when someone disappoints us. And choosing kindness when we could respond in frustration, remembering that we all have struggles others may know nothing about.

Living in truth means being honest, keeping our word, and letting God’s Word guide the way we live. Of course, this isn’t always easy. Sometimes people hurt us, patience wears thin, and our first reaction isn’t always the one that honors God. But that’s why we need Him to keep working in our hearts.

God wants mercy and truth to become more than words we read in the Bible. He wants them to show in the way we love, forgive, speak, and treat the people He places in our lives.

We may never know how much a little kindness or an honest word can mean to someone, but when we let God shape our hearts, even the smallest things can make a difference.

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September 16th – Philippians 2:5

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Philippians 2:5

Relationships can be hard. People can hurt, disappoint, misunderstand us, and sometimes push every button we have. It’s easy to love people when they’re kind to us, but what about when they aren’t? That’s where Jesus becomes our example.

We are called to have the same attitude the Lord had. He didn’t put Himself first. He humbled Himself, showed compassion, extended grace, and loved people even when they didn’t love Him back. And isn’t that exactly how He treats us?

Jesus is patient with us when we fail. He forgives us when we repent, and gives us grace when we don’t deserve it. He doesn’t give up on us when we stumble. Instead, He meets us right where we are and continues to love us while He changes our hearts.

So when someone is hard to love, we need to pause and remember how much Jesus has loved us. We don’t have to respond the way the world responds. We don’t have to return hurt for hurt or anger for anger. Instead, we can choose humility, grace, and forgiveness. That doesn’t mean there won’t be boundaries or difficult conversations. It simply means that even in our hardest relationships, we’re called to reflect the One who has shown us how to love.

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September 10th – Colossians 3:13

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Colossians 3:13

Forgiveness isn’t always easy, especially when someone has hurt us deeply. But as followers of Jesus, we are called to practice patience, grace, mercy, and forgiveness. Not because people deserve it, but because we have received these very things from Jesus.

Patience means giving others room to grow instead of expecting perfection. Grace means giving kindness when someone hasn’t earned it. Mercy means choosing compassion instead of giving someone what we think they deserve. And forgiveness means releasing the debt of the offense into God’s hands rather than continuing to carry it ourselves.

None of this means pretending the hurt didn’t happen or allowing someone to keep hurting us. Forgiveness doesn’t erase boundaries or make wrong things right. It simply means we refuse to let someone else’s actions fill our hearts with bitterness.

Think about how patient God has been with us. How many times has He forgiven us? How often have we fallen short and yet found His mercy waiting for us? We may not be able to change what someone did, but through Christ, we can choose what we do with the hurt. Let’s be quick to forgive, slow to anger, generous with grace, rich in mercy, and willing to give others the same patience God continually gives us.

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September 9th – Ephesians 4:31

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Ephesians 4:31

We are fallen people living in a fallen world, and no matter how hard we try, we all fall short. We hurt one another, say things we wish we could take back, and sometimes allow our emotions to lead us where they shouldn’t.

That’s why Paul tells us to get rid of bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, slander, and every form of malice. This world is already filled with enough hatred and hurt without us adding to it.

When we allow bitterness to take root, anger to grow, or resentment to settle into our hearts, we may think we’re holding onto what someone did to us, but we’re really allowing it to hold onto us. And it’s hard to be free when our hearts are filled with things God is asking us to release.

As followers of Jesus, we are called to be better and to do better. Not because we’re perfect, but because we’ve been shown a better way. Jesus didn’t respond to hatred with hatred. He answered cruelty with love, rejection with grace, and sin with forgiveness.

We may not be able to change the wickedness around us, but we can choose what we add to it. Let’s lay down the bitterness, anger, and malice and let the character of Christ shine through us. In a world desperately searching for something better, may they see the better way in the way we live.

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August 31st – Jude 25

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Jude 25

Every day God keeps us, loves us, forgives us, and gives us grace, even though we fall short of Him in so many ways. We don’t earn His love by being perfect, and we certainly don’t deserve the mercy He continually pours over our lives. Yet He loves us anyway.

There are days when we say the wrong thing, think the wrong thought, make the wrong choice, or simply fail to be the person we know God has called us to be. And still, He doesn’t abandon us. He patiently picks us up, forgives us, and continues the work He began in us. That alone should humble our hearts.

We can give God thanks not because we have everything figured out, but because He is faithful even when we are not. His grace meets us in our weakness, His mercy covers our failures, and His love refuses to let go of us.

So today, let’s take our eyes off ourselves and put them back on Him. For the Lord is the One who keeps us, strengthens us, restores us, and carries us when we cannot carry ourselves.

All glory belongs to Him. For every answered prayer, every unseen protection, every second chance, every moment of mercy, and every day He gives us, thank You, Lord. May our lives continually point back to the One who loves us far more than we could ever deserve.

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August 29th – Lamentations 3:31

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Lamentations 3:31

There are seasons in our lives when suffering can feel like it won’t never end. And when the pain continues day after day, it can be difficult to imagine life ever feeling happy again. But Lamentations 3:31 reminds us, “For no one is cast off by the Lord forever.” What a comforting promise for a weary heart.

Our circumstances may change, and difficult times may last longer than we would ever choose, but they aren’t forever. God’s love and mercy endure even in the darkest places. And when we can’t understand why He has allowed us to walk through something painful, we can still trust that He hasn’t abandoned us.

Sometimes God allows us to remain in a difficult season for reasons we can’t yet see. But He knows exactly how long it will last, and He will never lose sight of us while we are in it. Our suffering isn’t evidence that God has stopped loving us. His presence doesn’t disappear simply because we don’t feel it.

So if you’re hurting today, take heart. This season is not your forever. The God who sees every tear is still holding you, still working, and still pouring out His mercy. You may not know when the suffering will end, but you can trust that God does.

Hold on to Him through the waiting. And trust there’ll come a day when you look back and realize that even in the valley, you were never walking alone. His love sustained you, His mercy carried you, and His faithfulness brought you through.

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August 20th – Psalm 47:1

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Psalm 47:1

It’s easy to remember God when we need something. To come to Him with our requests, our worries, and our problems. And when He answers to thank Him. But God is worthy of our praise long before the answer comes.

We should praise Him simply because He is God. He is good, faithful, holy, merciful, and worthy of every breath we take. Even on the difficult days, we still have countless reasons to praise Him. We have been forgiven and redeemed. We have been called His own. And we have the incredible privilege of knowing the King of kings and Lord of lords. Not from a distance, but as our loving Father who invites us into relationship with Him.

Think about that for a moment. The God who created the heavens and the earth chose you. He knows your name, sees your life, hears your prayers, and loves you more deeply than you can comprehend. What an extraordinary reason to rejoice!

So let our praise become more than a response to answered prayers. Let it become a way of life. Praise Him when you’re celebrating and praise Him when you’re struggling. Praise Him when you understand and praise Him when you don’t. And praise Him with your words, actions, attitude, and with every breath He gives you. We don’t praise God because life is always good. We praise Him because He is always good.

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July 27th – Lamentations 3:31

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Lamentations 3:31

I once read that the silence of God can feel like rejection, but feelings aren’t  always truth. Even when you can’t feel His presence, He hasn’t abandoned you. The Father who disciplines you is still the Father who loves you, and His love never lets you go.

No one goes through this life without hardship, suffering, disappointment, or seasons of discipline. There are times when God allows us to walk through painful valleys, and there are times when He lovingly corrects us because we’ve wandered from His will. In those moments, it can be easy to wonder if God has turned away from us or if our suffering means He no longer wants us.

But Lamentations 3:31 reminds us that the Lord doesn’t cast off His people forever. His discipline is never rooted in malice, cruelty, or a desire to destroy us. Even when He allows grief, His heart is still filled with compassion and love. A loving Father disciplines His children for their good, not to push them away, but to draw them closer and guide them back to the right path.

His correction may hurt, but His love never does. His discipline is temporary, but His faithfulness is everlasting. So if you’re walking through a difficult season today, remember that your pain is not proof that God has abandoned you. He may be refining you, correcting you, or teaching you, but He hasn’t forgotten you. The same God who allows the valley is the God who walks through it with you. His heart is compassionate, His mercy is great, and His love will never let you go.

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