Teach me to be merciful by your mercy.

Teach me to be merciful by your mercy. 

Lord help me to practice mercy as you practiced mercy. Forgive me Lord for I am like the disciples and often wish to call down fire on those that oppose me. Gently remind me of the great mercy you have shown me and help me to represent you to the world. Amen.

 And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did? But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of. Luke 9:54  

For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment. James 2:13 (ESV)

Let Me Never Forget

Lord let me never forget your loving mercy towards me and your patience with me; and may I be merciful and patient to with others. Amen.

But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth. (Psalms 86:15)

"Mercy imitates God, and disappoints Satan." -John Chrysostom

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Your Mercy vs My Mercy

Father, remind me of you great mercy and remind me of how often you have been merciful to me. Allow me, through your Spirit, to grant mercy to others. Amen.

“Then the master called the servant in. ‘You wicked servant,’ he said, ‘I canceled all that debt of yours because you begged me to. Shouldn't you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?’ Matthew 18:32-32

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My Enemies

I am reminded today of the enemies of my soul and my testimony. They wish to bring havoc to my life and destroy my witness. Lord please rebuke them and help me to walk in righteousness. Please forgive me of my sins and remember you great mercy. 

O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me… Remember, O LORD, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old.  Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness’ sake, O LORD. - Psalm 25:2, 6-7

Allow us to suggest For His Glory: 31 Daily Meditations  and For His Glory: A Kaleidoscope of Wisdom for your devotional time.