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GOD’S MERCY:
The compassion and/or restraint that God shows mankind
(Mercy is not getting what you deserve.)

GOD’S GRACE:
His unmerited favor
(Grace is getting something you don’t deserve)

GOD’S FORGIVENESS:
Choosing to bear the cost of an offense and release the offender rather than retaliating.

I am most like Jesus when I choose mercy, grace, and forgiveness.

Choose to RECEIVE mercy, grace, and forgiveness when you are wrong.

Choose to RECEIVE mercy, grace, and forgiveness, from Jesus.

Choose to RECEIVE mercy, grace, and forgiveness, from those you have hurt.

Choose to OFFER mercy, grace, and forgiveness when you are right.

TIM KELLER

Forgiveness is granted (often a good while) before it is felt—not felt before it is granted. It is a promise to not exact the price of sin from the person who hurt you.. . . It is likely you have always thought, ‘Well, I have to feel it before I grant it. I
have to start feeling less angry before I start to not hold them liable.’ If you wait to feel it before you grant it, you’ll never grant it; you’ll be in an anger prison.

It’s for you, not just for them.

It’s for you, not just for them.
It’s for God and transformation.

It’s for you, not just for them.
It’s for God and transformation.
It’s not forgetfulness.

Choose to ACCEPT and give mercy, grace, and forgiveness to yourself.