His Mercy Reigns on me October 30, 2008
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God is so many things. Today, I am remembering and praising Him for His mercy. It’s unmerited, undeserved, and for our good. As I reflect over this past year, I find myself drenched by His mercy… reigning on me.
It was last October when I started this blog. The reason behind the desire to blog was a trial that I was enduring. I had encountered several people telling me of my bad luck, and having pity on me. God showed me that this was a perfect opportunity to give Him the glory, lean not on my own understanding, and boast in the cross (Rev 14:7, Prov 3:5, Gal 6:14). And so, that’s what I did. Getting my thoughts typed out here has been a tremendous blessing for me. I haven’t blogged as much as I thought I would…but when I took the time, God revealed so much to me. He drenched me with His mercy, by allowing me to grow, learn, repent, forgive, and rest.
His mercy is still reigning on me. Over this past year, it seems like it’s been one trial after the other…sometimes with the previous trial going unresolved. So many times I have wondered, God what are you teaching me? I struggled with weakness, frustration, impatience, and lack of trust. Then I would pray for help. Help me to be patient Lord…help me to be thankful. Draw near to me as I draw near to You. Help me to trust Your perfect sovereignty. Show me that when I am weak, You are strong (2 Cor 12:10). Remind me that Your Word is true when it says, “My grace is sufficient for you” (2 Cor 12:9). As you can imagine, as I prayed for help in each of these areas, God would allow a trial to come my way that challenged me to be patient, trusting, kind, leaning on Him and not my own understanding. He has even used my 3-year old to sanctify me by pruning out my unthankful heart. Wow God, I am drenched by Your mercy.
This year I have learned much from my Lord. He’s pruned out sinned and brought it into the light (Job 12:22). He has equipped me on how to proclaim the gospel as a true disciple, unashamed and to please Him, not man (Mark 16:15). He has shown me what is asked of me as a Christian wife and mother (Eph 5, Col 3, 1 Tim 3:11, 1Pet 3:1-7). He has reminded me how important compassion is in our Christian daily lives. He has proven to me that this life IS just a vapor, our bodies will fail us, relationships will fail us, the world we live in will fail us…..but HE will never leave us nor forsake us (Heb 13:5). He has guided me to so many awesome and life changing passages to meditate on throughout my day to day life. He’s kept me faced down at His feet, surrendering, submiting and trusting. He’s reminded me that He’s the one in control, He chooses who’s to be in His kingdom, not man (Selected Scriptures-”Sovereign Election”). Today, I am thankful for my trials and tribulations, for I know it has all been for my good, to Him be the glory! ( Jam 1)
What a God we serve….His mercy reigns on us!!!!
Living what I Believe,
Lauren
