So many times I am aware of my lack of mercy when working with people
who I think don’t measure up to what I think is right. It is easy to be impatient
and critical with friends, colleagues and family. Actually impatience and a critical spirit
are signs that we are pretty self-centered in our thinking and living. Jesus
deals with this problem in Matthew 18:33 in his discourse on forgiveness.
Here is what he says: “Shouldn’t you have mercy on your fellow servant, just
AS I HAD MERCY on you?” It’s a NO BRAINER! Sometimes we act like we
are greater and wiser than God!

Pray this prayer with me today: Help me Lord to have a heart like yours that
is filled with love and mercy.

-Mel