“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16
Every time you extend mercy and grace to people you encounter in your life, you come that much closer to living out your purpose. By extending mercy, you show love and genuine care and concern instead of negativity or condemnation. By extending grace, you give something good to someone who does not expect and/or deserve it.
Giving and receiving heaping measures of mercy and grace, you are bring forth the love of God to those who need it most. You can be a vessel of change in their lives. You find God’s purpose for your life when you put the needs of others first and by doing this, you are extending mercy. This can sometimes be a challenging task because it’s easy to extend unconditional mercy to a spouse, a parent, or a child, but extending it mercy to others outside your family circle requires work. You find your purpose and honor God when you step out of your comfort zone and act with mercy regardless of how easy or challenging it is.
Extending unconditional grace delights the heart of God. When you forgive someone who has hurt you, you are extending grace. When you give to someone who least deserves it, you are extending grace. God demonstrated many times how to give without counting the cost. He graciously gave the Graden of Eden to Adam and Eve. He graciously gave His Son to all mankind. God gave you his best, and He gave it without worrying about what it would cost him. He gave with joy and that’s what He expects from us.
Love in action comforts, demonstrates kindness, and improves the lives of those around you. Giving in action heals, and demonstrates the true heart of God. My challenge to you is this, each day find one way to extend mercy and grace to others. Before you know it, you will have created a habit that will not only enrich the lives of others but that will greatly impact your life as well.
Until next time, Be Blessed!
As the CEO of the Small Business and Learning Institute, Kelli Claypool works with business owners to maximize their efficiency through systems and processes in order to increase their bottom line, allow them to work fewer hours, and live their ultimate lifestyle. She is also the Host of the wildly popular DivaTalkRadio show, which features victorious women who are leaders in their respective fields. Kelli surrounds herself with friends and colleagues who have the desire to succeed in all areas of life; financially, spiritually, and physically. “There is nothing standing in your way to prosperity and abundance, but you!” says Kelli. You can connect with Kelli at the Small Business and Learning Institute or at Diva Talk Radio
Lovely post Kelli. We all need to strive to do what God does in terms of loving and grace, only then will this world truly be at peace.
Hey Neil…it’s always so good to see/read your comments! You are so right about striving to do what God does. Sometimes, however, it is easier to play the blame game and get stuck in our own “feelings”. However, when we choose to show unconditional mercy and grace, that’s when we can move past our strongholds and live a more meaningful life on purpose. You are awesome, Neil!
I am glad to say that I have come along way to regarding grace and forgiveness. I often find myself in the situation comparing myself to God when it comes to forgiving and sometimes feel aggrieved that I am expected to be as merciful to other people like God is. Anyway, by His grace I am able to move forward and forgive
Thank you, Wade, for your comment. I, too, struggle with forgiveness and being merciful; however, knowing that it is a struggle and being willing to do it despite my “feelings” is what I believe is pleasing to God. In Psalms, David talks about God being our strong tower and through Him and only Him am I able to forgive and let go. Otherwise, it would be so easy for me to keep pointing fingers and staying stuck.
Keep pressing through my friend…you can do this!!
Thanks Kelli. Funnily enough, last night I was watching Joyce Meyers and she said when we pray for help in certain areas of our life, we are bound to be tested. I forgive people so that I can move forward and I pray blessings into my transgressor’s life. Enjoy your day