For It was YOUR Mercy!
Scripture: Lamentations 3:22 – It is the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not.
Often, we go through trials or hard times. Is it our reasonable service? Jeremiah, referred to those times as dark times, not strange, though. We use phrases, such as, “that almost took me out”, or “that almost blew me away”. So, what prevented that awful event from killing everything inside of you, your hope, your faith, everything that keeps you alive? What made the difference? Jeremiah teaches us that it was God’s mercy. God’s mercy is why you were not taken out or blown away. The psalmist in Psalm 118:17, proclaimed, I shall live, and I shall not die. For God wants us to declare His awesomeness, His work in preserving us. I am still here, but now, I have another testimony of God’s keeping and staying power. Hallelujah! His greatness and faithfulness have been magnified once again. Sad to say, you will hear many give an account of how it was their insight, intellect or even their luck. They will say, “hey, that’s how I made it.” I am like Jeremiah; after that blast of darkness, I know it was You, oh Lord! I deserved death, but I’m still here because of Your unfailing and relentless mercy!!
Prayer: Lord, can we ever thank You enough for the mercy You give to us daily. We know we are guilty; and we are grateful that You are determined to love us beyond what we do against You. How You love us even though we break Your heart on so many occasions. Lord, You, allow our dark moments so we can recognize how GREAT Your mercy is. Lord, it is because of Your provision that we can live and declare Your Awesome Work. We say, thank You, Oh Lord! In Jesus’ Name-Amen!
(by Lisa Williams)
Often, we go through trials or hard times. Is it our reasonable service? Jeremiah, referred to those times as dark times, not strange, though. We use phrases, such as, “that almost took me out”, or “that almost blew me away”. So, what prevented that awful event from killing everything inside of you, your hope, your faith, everything that keeps you alive? What made the difference? Jeremiah teaches us that it was God’s mercy. God’s mercy is why you were not taken out or blown away. The psalmist in Psalm 118:17, proclaimed, I shall live, and I shall not die. For God wants us to declare His awesomeness, His work in preserving us. I am still here, but now, I have another testimony of God’s keeping and staying power. Hallelujah! His greatness and faithfulness have been magnified once again. Sad to say, you will hear many give an account of how it was their insight, intellect or even their luck. They will say, “hey, that’s how I made it.” I am like Jeremiah; after that blast of darkness, I know it was You, oh Lord! I deserved death, but I’m still here because of Your unfailing and relentless mercy!!
Prayer: Lord, can we ever thank You enough for the mercy You give to us daily. We know we are guilty; and we are grateful that You are determined to love us beyond what we do against You. How You love us even though we break Your heart on so many occasions. Lord, You, allow our dark moments so we can recognize how GREAT Your mercy is. Lord, it is because of Your provision that we can live and declare Your Awesome Work. We say, thank You, Oh Lord! In Jesus’ Name-Amen!
(by Lisa Williams)
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Amen sis! It is because of Your mercy and grace that I'm still here! Thank you Jesus!
Amen! Thank you Father for your continuous mercy, even though I continue to fall short of your expectations. Lord, your (Me)rcy for (Me), has taught (Me) to have compassion, and forgiveness for others. Thank you most Sovereign one for having mercy on my soul when everything seemed hopeless. In Jesus name I'm anchored with assurance, purpose, faith, and hope!
Amen Sis. Lisa!! Even if I had 1000 tongues, I still could not Thank the Lord enough for His Mercy & Grace towards me!
Thank you Lord for your mercy and grace!!!
Amen!!! Such a true account of how we REALLY talk to God when we are going thru! Thank You Lord! For Your goodness ... and Your mercy, toward us! WE OFFER PRAISE!!!
Thank You Lord for Your mercy one more day.
MERCY breathes, now as I pen!
I thank you now and then, Lord.
I thank you now, Amen!
Amen....Thank You Lord for Your mercy for us... for Your grace, love and unmerited favor. Thank You that You are our Keeper. You preserve us from dangers seen and unseen. Thank You for preserving our souls. Hallelujah!
Amen! Thank you Lord for your Grace & Mercy toward me.
Amen! Lord I thank-you for Your MERCY. God's mercies are new every morning. His mercy endures forever. Hallelujah!!!
Thank you Father for showering me with Mercy & Grace for ALL the Days of my Life. Strengthen me to continue in Service for you. Praise Honor & Glory to You!!!
Wow! What a Word!! Thank you Lisa for sharing your heart and God’s Word with us. You are a blessing!