“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.”
— Matthew 5:7 NASB1995
💧 A Heart That Mirrors God’s
Mercy is more than feeling sorry for someone—it’s showing compassion, even when it costs us something. It’s forgiving someone who hurt you. It’s helping someone who may never repay you. It’s choosing tenderness in a world that celebrates payback.
To be merciful is to reflect the heart of God. And Jesus promises something beautiful: those who live this way will receive mercy in return—not just from others, but from the Father Himself.
🕯 Ante-Nicene Reflection
The early Christian women lived mercifully. Many cared for the sick, fed the poor, and even showed kindness to their persecutors. Their mercy wasn’t weakness—it was courage in action, born from a heart shaped by the mercy of Christ.
💭 Reflect
- Is there someone I’ve been withholding mercy from?
- Do I see mercy as weakness or as strength that reflects the Kingdom?
🙏 Prayer
Lord, thank You for the mercy You’ve poured into my life. Help me reflect that same mercy to others—especially when it’s hard. Make my heart like Yours. Amen.
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