Gift of Mercy

“The LORD’S lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, For His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. ‘The LORD is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘Therefore I have hope in Him.’” Lamentations 3:22-24

What does it mean to be a person who is gifted with mercy? In part, you will be one who displays compassion or kindly forbearance toward others. Your life is marked by compassion, pity or benevolence. There’s a special tenderness in this person’s actions and responses. One reason why “mercy” is so sensitive to the hurts of others is that they themselves have been hurt and know how it feels.

The mercy gift is God’s gift of joy in the fellowship. They are healers of broken hearts and of wounded emotions. With the gift of mercy comes another perception of the love of God which He extends to humanity through His gifted children.

No matter what your gift may be, allow its full expression in your life. You are an extension of God’s love on this earth.

These qualities show up in the life of those with “mercy” when in the Spirit and when in the flesh:
Spirit / Flesh
Attentive / Unconcerned
Sensitive / Callous
Fair / Partial
Compassionate / Indifferent
Gentle / Harsh
Deferential / Rude
Meek / Angry

Thought for the Day:
The mercy touch is light but can carry a greater and deeper message than any other touch.