Manic Monday ~ Mercy and Love

Happy Manic Monday!! To those who are visiting for the first time, WELCOME!! Next Monday, in less than 7 days, my children will be returning to school. I think I am more nervous than they are, when it comes to the first day of school. It's crazy, I know, considering my children are 9, 13, and 16. YIKES!! I pray it's a smooth transition for them.

Now for today's Manic Monday. We are going to focus on two words: Mercy and Love. I need God's mercy and love every second, minute, and hour of each day.  The first part of Ephesians 2:4 says that God is rich in mercy.


mercy ~ [Greek word:eleos; Strong's #1656] - compassion, tender mercy, kindness, beneficence, an outward manifestation of pity, a blessing resulting from divine favor or compassion

One of the many blessings we received as a result of God's mercy is the opportunity to be alive in Jesus. What's even more awesome,....God loved us even when we were dead in our sinful ways.  Also, it was His great love that made us alive together in Christ. Thank you Lord in the name of Jesus!!



love ~ [Greek word:agape; Strong's #26] - undefeatable benevolence and unconquerable goodwill that always seeks the highest good of other person, no matter what he/she does; self-giving love that gives freely without asking anything in return, unconditional love.

Because of God's unconquerable, undefeatable, and unconditional love, no matter what we say or do, He will always love and see the best in us. Be that as it may, this is not grounds for living a sinful life. If anything, allow that to be your motivation to live a life pleasing in our Heavenly Father's sight. Amen and Amen.