Sermon on the Mount: The BeatitudesSample

Day 13:

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. - Matthew 5:7

Receiving God’s mercy

God’s mercy is a beautiful, undeserved gift from His loving and compassionate nature. Lamentations 3:22-23 reminds us, “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Each day, God showers us with fresh mercy, forgiving our sins and giving us strength to walk in His grace.

Reflecting on God’s mercy in our lives brings us to a place of gratitude and awe. We all need God’s forgiveness, and He, in His great love, meets us with compassion instead of judgment. This mercy transforms us, humbling our hearts and inviting us into a deeper relationship with Him. We don’t have to earn God’s mercy; it is freely given, reminding us of His faithfulness and unwavering love.

We are filled with thanksgiving as we ponder how God has shown us mercy. His mercy inspires us to extend the same grace to others, recognizing that we all receive His kindness and love.

Prayer focus:

Reflecting on God’s mercy in your own life and giving thanks.