Psalms 57:2
Have mercy on me, O God; have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge.
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In Spanish, “thank you” is “gracias”.
In French, “thank you” is “merci”.
And to God, we are entitled to both – His grace and mercy. So, all the more that He is entitled to our eternal gratitude, worship and love.
A common adage says that Grace gives what we do not deserve, i.e., Eternal Life, while Mercy withholds what we do deserve, i.e., Eternal Punishment.
But, Mercy goes much deeper than that.
It is the Lovingkindness of God.
Out of God's mercy he rescues from difficulty; out of his mercy he saves the powerless; out of his mercy he heals the sick.
Because God has been merciful to us, we have reason to be merciful in our actions toward those who are in need. The poverty of others – both material and spiritual – is our opportunity to be like our Father. Their trouble is our opportunity to help.
If we belong to him--if we are being delivered from sin because of God's mercy – we have a reason to be forever grateful to our heavenly Father.
Thank God always – for His love, grace and mercy.
Let us pray +
Oh Lord, show your mercy to me and gladden my heart. I am like the sheep
that went astray: O Good Shepherd, seek me out and bring me home in accord with your will. Let me dwell in your house all the days of my life
and praise you forever and ever. Amen + (Prayer of St. Jerome)
Have mercy on me, God, have mercy.
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