I have found it hard beginning today's post; not for a lack of words, but actually because there's so much in my head, that when I stop to think about it, I literally feel my insides spin. However, today's topic must be shared. Because I know that just like me, someone will one day be able to relate with this, as a recipient of God's great mercy.
"She was forgiven many, many sins, and so she is very, very grateful. If the forgiveness is minimal, the gratitude is minimal."
—Luke 7:47; The Message Version
Somehow, today (just like it has been for some days now), I cannot help but see this scripture in an entirely new light—how well it relates to my situation, though it is not a case of forgiveness, but of mercy. I understand now, just how Jesus thought. And this thought is true, even till today.
The one who loves the most, is he who hurts the most when his love is abused, and the one who is least deserving of mercy—for whatever reason they believe so—when bathed in its unconditional and limitless outpouring from God himself, is left reeling from the amazing effects. Personally, I ended up in overwhelmed tears.
I will not share the details of my story today, neither will this post be characteristically lengthy, but instead, I will simply say this:
To the heart hurting, overwhelmed by pain.
To the soul darkened, by the cares of the present day.
Even now, even now, the mercy of God reaches to you.
Even now, even now, the mercy of God will find you.
"He leads me in the paths of righteousness [uprightness and right standing with Him—not for my earning it, but] for His name’s sake."
—Psalm 23:3b; The Amplified Version
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He delights in showing mercy❤️