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depth of God’s mercy is revealed most clearly in the moments when it seems we
have utterly disqualified ourselves from it. But that is exactly what mercy is;
unwarranted deliverance from judgment we rightly deserve. Even when the mind
cannot conceive it, the heart cannot believe it and circumstances will not
reveal it, our Heavenly Father unceasingly continues His divine care. His mercy
is never dimmed nor shaded by the darkness of my ignorance. God is not good
because we know He is good; He is mercifully good because that is His very
nature. Father of Mercy and Grace, unblock my blinded vision of you. My sweet
consolation in life is to know the riches of Your tender mercies and offer it freely
to others. Make me a man of mercy.
A serious pursuit of godliness requires an equally serious renunciation of worldliness. Too often, we measure spirituality with false scales. While being wisely selective with our public vices we are less so with our private attitudes and perspectives. In reality, it is the thoughts and intents of the heart where the greatest battles must be waged; our actions will ultimately align with the condition of our hearts. Lord God, You know me inside out, You are not fooled by human facades. Plow my heart with Your Word and Spirit and leave nothing unturned. Refresh my inward man that I may outwardly glorify You in all places at all times.
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