Jesus gives us the eight Beatitudes in a precise way. The
first four involve our attitude towards God. We bow our knees in humility as we
seek His forgiveness and turn in obedience, recognizing His ability to fill the
desires of our hearts. As our spirits are filled with Him, we can turn
outwardly to others. The fifth Beatitude begins:
Blessed
are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Matthew 5:7
The gift of mercy from God allows us to
feel the pain and suffering of others and reach out to help. Grace is God’s way
of giving us what we do not deserve; His love and salvation. Mercy is not
giving us what we do deserve. Having been forgiven ourselves, God gives us the
ability to see others with compassion and love, offering help and support to
others, as we recognize their needs. God’s mercy and compassion for us is new
every single day.
Through
the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed. Because His compassions fail not. They
are new every morning. Great is Your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23
Father,
Your mercies for us are new every morning. Give us
merciful hearts and You promise to bless us. Teach us how to reach out and
offer hope and healing in the name of Jesus.
Amen
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