Posts with the category “mercy”

11/09/2025“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.”- Psalm 139:23 (NIV)This prayer that David shares is one that is both brave and beautiful. He isn’t asking God to bless him, protect him, or even forgive him, (you know all the things we ask for everyday) no he’s asking God to search him. That’s a dangerous yet bold prayer. It’s an invitation for God to look into t...  Read More

10/31/2025“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”— Galatians 2:20 (NIV)There are few verses that capture the Christian life more powerfully than this one. Paul declares that his old life, his identity, ambitions, and self-effort has been nailed to the ...  Read More

10/29/2025“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”- Philippians 4:8 (NIV)Paul’s words in Philippians 4:8 are a call to mental discipline and spiritual focus. In a world filled with noise, negativity, and distraction, this vers...  Read More

10/22/2025“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”— Psalm 34:18 (NIV)When life leaves us shattered, it can feel like God is distant, silent even. But Scripture tells a different story. Psalm 34:18 reminds us that in our lowest moments, when our hearts are fractured and our spirits worn thin, God draws near. He is not a faraway observer of our pain; He is ...  Read More

10/09/2025“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”- 1 John 1:9 (NIV)There’s something freeing about honesty, especially with God. In our human relationships, confession can feel risky. We fear judgment, rejection, or disappointment. But when we come before God, confession doesn’t lead to condemnation, it leads to cleansi...  Read More

10/03/2025“This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.”– 1 John 3:16 (NIV)When we think of love, many images come to mind: a parent cradling their child, a spouse faithfully caring for their partner through sickness, a friend who shows up in hard times. Yet John cuts through all of those pictures and giv...  Read More

10/01/2025“He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.”— Isaiah 40:11 (NIV)A shepherd’s work was never easy. Long hours under the sun, dangerous terrain, and the constant risk of predators meant he had to be both strong and gentle. Isaiah paints a powerful picture here of our God as the ultimate Sh...  Read More

09/01/2025“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” — 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV)When God gave this promise to Solomon at the dedication of the temple, He was reminding His people of the power of repentance and prayer. This verse isn’t ...  Read More

06/27/2025“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”— Matthew 5:7 (NIV)Mercy is one of the most beautiful yet misunderstood virtues in the kingdom of God. It’s not merely feeling sorry for someone, it’s compassion in action. Mercy sees a person in pain or need and says, “I will not just feel something, I will do something.”Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:7 are both a promise and a challen...  Read More