Mercy

SCRIPTURE

"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
Matthew 5:7 (NASB)


PRAYER

Lord, I ask that in these days you would be making (__________) gently aware of your mercy to her. Remind her of how far you reached down to love and forgive her. Help her to own her need for your mercy. Open her eyes to the amazing love that was required for you to actually give her mercy. May she remember those times of desperation, when your gentle and yet powerful mercy was her only help. And then Lord, move her to see the hurts of those around her, and reach into their lives to give them the same mercy that you have extended to her. Help her to discern the presence of pain as she becomes aware of other’s circumstances. Help her to look past the masks, and know the deep hurts of those who need encouragement. Help her to translate her intentions into action, and actually give mercy to those around her. And as she does, I pray that you would ever increase the mercy you extend to her. Amen.

ENCOURAGEMENT

Use your own pain, and the relief of mercy you have experienced, as a motivator to give actions of mercy to the wounded God brings to your heart. And you will continue to receive his mercy.