new mercy

i am in awe of God's mercy. i was speaking with my best friend last night about the concepts of mercy and grace. God clearly distinguishes between the two throughout His Word. this idea of grace is getting what we really don't deserve, and therefore, mercy is of course not getting what we really do deserve. as i reflected on the beauty of these things, i was reminded of the passage in Scripture that says His mercies are new each morning. how often i have clung to that hope. it is a necessary thing for me to live in reality of God's grace. without that "new mercy" each morning, i confess i'd be in a desperate state. what joy breathes in me as i stand on grace. what life is experienced by me as i sit in His mercy. what hope... =)

yay.

so... this day will begin... me sitting under grace and relishing in mercy... and all because God is good. that's it. He's a good God. longing to bring about healing and restoration... seeking to bring about right relationship with His creation.

so, to those reading this.. i say, "seek to let God's intentions be made evident in your life. His intention is to offer you mercy, to gift you with grace... so, receive that in faith... and watch and be utterly amazed at the way He sings over you, delights over you, and dances over you... all the while excercising His love for you... for God is love."

amen?