Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
—Matthew 5:7 KJV

   Being merciful can be defined as giving good that is undeserved. Anyone can give people what they deserve. It takes someone full of Jesus to give good to people when they do not deserve it.

   Revenge says, "You mistreated me, so I'm going to mistreat you." Mercy says, "You mistreated me, so I'm going to forgive you, restore you, and treat you as if you never hurt me." What a blessing to be able to give and receive mercy.

   To be merciful is to see "the why behind the what." In other words, mercy doesn't just look at what a person does, but seeks to understand why he did what he did.

   Being merciful does not mean we don't deal with issues. It means we have a forgiving, understanding attitude while we deal with them.

   God is merciful to us, and He is giving us a chance to be blessed by giving mercy to others.

   Do you ever need God or man to show you mercy? Of course, we all do on a regular basis. The best way to get mercy is to be busy giving it away.

   Give judgment, and you will receive judgment. Give mercy, and you will receive mercy.

Remember, you reap what you sow. Be merciful! Be blessed!

Pray This:
   "Father, thank You for Your mercy. I receive it by faith and determine to give it to others. In Jesus' name, amen."

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