There will be no mercy for those who have not shown mercy to others. But if you have been merciful, God will be merciful when he judges you.
--James 2:13, NLT
--James 2:13, NLT
That is my scripture today. Mercy. Have I shown Mercy this week, certainly not today as I am not even dressed yet.
How do you show mercy?
What is Mercy?
According to Webster, (noun) "More kindness than Justice requires, More kindness than can be claimed or expected."
What?????
Oh man this could go on forever, couldn't it?
Mercy, This week I gave away at least 5 dozen ears of corn, A couple of mounds of potatoes and squash. The food is going to be shared with three other ladies.
Is that Mercy? I don't think so, not to me. To my way of thinking that is generosity.
Justice does not require I give to people. I just love to do that. I grow a garden to share. I figure God has blessed me beyond compare so I should bless someone else with fresh produce. No pesticides, mostly Organic produce.
So what is Mercy? I am not sure, anyone have suggestions of Mercy?
Kindness is my nature, Laughter is my nature, sharing is my nature.
I can stand to see no one hurt or sad. My heart breaks, for others. Sometime I can do nothing to help, but if I can help I give it all I have and get left with nothing but satisfaction of seeing a spirit lifted.
That is the best feeling in the world.
My children all have Mercy or Kindness and Generosity. They help where they can, even to the point of sacrifice.
That makes our hearts soar. We know we taught love for fellow man.
So with all that, What is Mercy?
3 comments:
Mercy is forgiving when forgiveness does not feel warranted. That's what I think.
Mercy is not only withholding judgment but also having and GIVING compassion to someone who is afflicted in some manner.
Today Sunday August 1st at 3 this afternoon. Our support group "Hearts of Hope" is having an awareness BBQ at our church. I will be singing a special song by Phillips Craig and Dean called "Mercy Came Running".
Mercy to me is a verb not a noun it describes an action, its a choice to give forgiveness.
Mercy is grace's effect on justice.
Add me to it and it is a singing group
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