Hello friends! Good Monday morning... If you messed up last week, here's your opportunity to start all over again! lol Most of us have had to depend on a second chance once or twice in our lives... But, the question would be, "how willing have we been to give them"? Sometimes, it seems that we want mercy for us and judgment for our enemies without even thinking about how far off our mentality is from the Word of God.
A few years back, a woman would routinely seek me out for prayer. She was always heavily burdened by her grown children's sinful behavior. She had two children who were both addicted to drugs and alcohol and wanted the comfort of knowing someone would help her pray. So, to me, out of what seemed to be a hemmed-in, no choice situation, I would routinely help this woman pray.
We prayed with tears of the utmost sincerity and declared the Word of God over her children's lives. We refused to believe God for anything but mercy and second chances, especially for her son who was then facing criminal charges. She believed God and He showed up with handfuls of mercy, not taking away the penalty but certainly softening the blow. I know personally that her children have been given many second chances. lol
One day this same woman asked me to help her pray about a situation involving her husband. I couldn't help but notice that for her husband, she lacked that same desire for mercy that she had for her children. She quickly passed up God's promise of help and went straight to ask Him for judgment and sentencing against her husband. Not only did I notice it, I called her on it! I reminded her of what Jesus said. He had a lot to say about mercy and judgment. God's Spirit was able to help her see the anger and fear in her prayer and she was able to readjust.
Maybe there's someone in your life who doesn't deserve it, but needs mercy and a second chance... One thing that we can all be reminded of today is that Jesus said when it comes to mercy and judgment, we can expect a return on what we have given.
Loving U like a Sister,
Regina
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