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PRAYER FOR MERCY Poem Devotional

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January 25
Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am calling on you constantly. Give me happiness, O Lord, for I give myself to you. – Psalm 86:3-4 (NLT)
PRAYER FOR MERCY
A poem and essay by ILMA
Lord, hear me as I cry out to you for help
Show me how to think more of others and less of myself?
Will you grant me happiness despite my situation?
Will you bring me wisdom in my frustration?
Be merciful, O Lord, for I am calling you constantly
Allow me to be patient and not expect results instantly
Melt my heart so I will always long to please you only
Keep me focused on your word so I can be healed swiftly.
Do you know how abounding in mercy the Lord is? The bible says that he forgives us infinitely and that he gives us mercy afresh each morning (Lamentations 3:22-23). The psalmist in Psalm 86 cries out to God for help and for favor. How often do you come on your knees and open up your troubles to the Lord. It is a humbling act when you come to him. The Lord wants you to be intimate with him. He wants every detail of your life. Even if he knows everything about you, he still expects you to ask him for help, forgiveness and mercy. He loves a contrite and pure heart. He wants us to depend on him for everything.
PRAYER
Lord, help me.
REFLECTION
Who do you run to for help>
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s Poem Devotionals, or go to www.ilmaarts.com or to receive emails of the poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

DAILY DOSE OF MERCY Poem Devotional

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January 22
The faithful love of the Lord never ends. His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.
-Lamentations 3:22-23(NLT)
DAILY DOSE OF MERCY
A poem and essay by ILMA
The Lord loves unconditionally and without end
He gives a dose of mercy even when we are bent
He readily forgives when we confess and atone
He gives us his Spirit so we can face the storm.
His faithfulness is great and his mercies begin anew
Each morning we can start again and be renewed
His arms are wide open to always forgive
He wants to bless us with many good deeds.
When you are sick, you go to a doctor and get a prescription for your illness according to doctor’s advice. The medicine alleviates the symptoms or it either expels the virus or bacteria in your body. We can liken God’s mercy to daily doses of medicine. When we are spiritually ill, we also need to have a dose of spiritual medicines: Scriptures, His mercy and grace.
The bible tells us that the faithful love of God never ends. His mercy never stops. It is reassuring and comforting to know that when we sin, we can always repent, confess and ask to be forgiven. He never says “no” to anyone who asks for forgiveness. His arms are always wide open to take us back.
PRAYER
Thank you for your mercy.
REFLECTION
Give an instance when God granted you great mercy.
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s Poem Devotionals, or go to www.ilmaarts.com or to receive emails of the poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

HOW TO RECEIVE GOD’S MERCY Poem Devotional

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June 10                                                                                   The Power of God’s Word

But I will be merciful only if you stop your evil thoughts and deeds and start treating each other with justice; only if you stop exploiting foreigners, orphans and widows; only if you stop your murdering; and only if you stop harming yourselves by worshiping idols.  -Jeremiah 7:5,6(NLT)     

HOW TO RECEIVE GOD’S MERCY

A poem and essay by ILMA

Are you in need of God’s grace and mercy?

What does it take to receive his promises and be happy?

If you despise unfair treatment and advocate justice

The Lord will keep his promises and grant you peace.

If you treat orphans, widows and foreigners kindly

He will meet all your needs and bring your prosperity

If you stop harming yourselves by worshipping idols

He will fill your life with bounty and make you very capable.

“Mercy is like a judge finding you guilty, but then withholding any punishment. Grace is getting something you could never have imagined; an unfathomable gift.!” – I was struck by this in Acts 17:11 article on the web. It clearly defines the word mercy and grace.

God talks to Jeremiah in chapter 7 how we are to receive God’s mercy. He gave a list of requirements to fulfill to be able to access it:

  • Stop evil thoughts and deeds
  • Treat each other justly
  • Stop killing
  • Stop worshipping idols

PRAYER

Lord, grant me mercy.

REFLECTION

Why do you think God gave requirements to grant mercy?