I have been convicted and blessed to be in a study where we are talking about Mercy, Justice, and Compassion. Mercy is one of my spiritual gifts, so it has been insightful for me to get into scripture that talks more about this challenging and transforming concept of "mercy." Janice Wood says, "God's delay in justice is an example of His mercy. He has not forgotten. He is not letting sin go unpunished. It is His desire to gather more for the Kingdom. He is allowing opportunity for more to come to Him." Praise the Lord for that.
After reflecting over this week's study I felt a tug at my heart. My pride is a large barrier that often gets in the way of me bestowing true mercy and compassion towards others. I use to see this concept of "mercy" as weakness, but the more I see Christ and reflect on scripture the more I am beginning to witness that it is strengthening us through the process. I hate me pride which drips selfishness. Just as of late, through allowing the Lord to take my life and future into His hands and surrendering these things daily to Him, He is breaking these strongholds in my life. I am truly gaining a heart that breaks for what breaks His and am learning that it is not weakness, but is Him merely shaping me into a woman after His heart more and more every day. And the more I taste His presence and Holy Spirit, the more I want to surrender to Him.
Surrender wholly.
Let Him wrap every part of His being and divine spirit around my weaknesses.
Know Him deeper and deeper.
Drink in His love and goodness and discipline.
This process not only takes God wrecking your life (in an astounding way), but takes you trusting Him to rebuild every area of your life that He sees fit, and allowing Him to shape you through continuous prayer and scripture.
Imagine what a life of gleaning from His Mercy and Grace would look like. And then, even more amazing--what a life that overflows with Mercy and Grace to those around us looks like.
Transformed. Anointed. Redeemed. Wow.
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