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