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Mercy
Thoughts of Mercy
From God’s Heart
The mercy of God is inextricably affiliated with his steadfast love.
Toward God’s Children
God’s compassion was something the enemies of God nearly totally lacked.
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Isaiah 13:18
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Jeremiah 50:42
Thought of Hope
Lamentations 3:21-23
While mercy can be expected because of God’s nature and his actions throughout
history, it can never be demanded or earned.
Mercy is freely bestowed by God.
Words of Mercy
Forgiveness
Titus 3:5
The difference between grace and mercy.
R.C. Trench’s famous distinction between grace and mercy:
The grace of God, displayed in the forgiveness of sins, is extended to
men, as they are guilty.
The mercy of God, displayed in the forgiveness of sins, is extended to
men, as they are miserable.
Victory
God’s mercy gives you the victory.
Restoration
God’s mercy restores you beyond former glory.
Acts of Mercy
Salvation
Our first act of mercy is to extend salvation to others.
Healing
Healing is looked upon as an act of mercy.
Apology
Not receiving an apology is unmerciful.
Not being gracious to the apologizing party is unmerciful.
Not forgetting the infraction is merciless.
Requirements of Mercy
Matthew 5:7
The rich man and Lazarus
Selah
What if, GOD could not take the time to bless us today because we could
not take the time to thank him yesterday?
What if, GOD decided to stop leading us tomorrow because we did not follow
him today?
What if, we never saw another flower bloom because we grumbled when GOD
sent the rain?
What if, GOD did not walk with us today because we failed to recognize
it as his day?
What if, GOD took away his message because we failed to listen to the messenger?
What if, the door of the church was closed because we did not open the
door of our heart?
What if, GOD stopped loving and caring for us because we failed to love
and care for others?
What if, GOD would not hear us today because we would not listen to him
yesterday?
What if, GOD answered our prayers the way we answer his call to service?
What if, GOD met our needs the way we give him our lives?
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