MERCY ~

Often we focus on the great, unearned, unlimited mercy God has shown us.

Now we need to consider how we have shown mercy to others – and maybe even to ourselves!

Where do you have a problem with being merciful?

It could be with forgiveness, compassion for those who suffer from addictions, or who beg, or we might not be welcoming the stranger.

Each of us has a problem with someone or something.

I worked in retail during high school and college and then married into the world of retail.

One of my problems is having patience with store salespeople who are rude or who don’t have a clue about the products they are selling.

I try.

There are members of my family who don’t speak to one another.

I know people who are so unforgiving that it interferes with their relationships.

God is merciful to us when we don’t know what we’re doing.

He sends us help when we are lost.

He forgives us over and over again.

I also know people who continue to carry their past mistakes with them to the point where they can’t move forward in their lives.

God has forgiven them, why is it that they can’t forgive themselves?

Today, think about the areas of your life where God has shown you mercy, and then look at the areas where you need to pass that mercy on to someone else – or maybe decide that it’s time you put down your baggage and forgive yourself.

With God’s help, we can grow in our ability to share the mercy we have been shown with others and so relieve them of some of the pain they may be carrying.💥