“God’s Mercy at Work” by Joan Y. Edwards
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On Monday morning a boy was walking to school. A friend joined him and said, “Two people are following you. Who are they?”
The boy turned around and looked. “Oh! That is just Goodness and Mercy. Yesterday, the preacher said that they will follow me all the days of my life.” (Psalm 23:6)
Last September, I visited my friends, Gina and Bill in St. Louis, Missouri. I asked them how their friends and family were. Gina told me some were not as sick and others were less troubled as they had been. I said, “That’s God’s Mercy at Work.” Gina said saying “God’s Mercy at Work” made her notice how God was working in her life, too.” Bill said that “God’s Mercy at Work” reminded him to thank God and to ask him to continue sharing his mercy with him, his family, and friends.” So today, I ask you, “Where do you find God’s Mercy at work?”
God’s Mercy is at work in each one of you. It is healing your body, mind, and spirit. God ministers to you. He provides everything you need to live. He gives you enough for your own needs and a little extra to share. Through God’s mercy, you have everything you need.
Elijah asked a widow woman for bread, when she only had enough oil and flour to make a cake of bread for her and her son. Through God’s Mercy at Work, the woman’s flour and oil made enough bread for them and Elijah, too. Plus, her oil and flour lasted for days and days afterwards. (1 Kings 17). Like this woman in the Bible, you share the time, talents, and treasure God gives you with those around you. Like Elijah, you pray and ask God to bless others who share what they have with you in your time of need.
God’s Mercy at Work.
You are kind to yourself and others. You love without expecting anything in return. You focus on solutions, not problems. You encourage others to believe in themselves with unwavering faith. You help children and adults to be strong and to be able to say no to drugs. You listen to the anxious, the depressed, the grieving, and the sorrowful. You forgive those who have offended you. You lead others to God through understanding and good example.
God’s Mercy at Work.
The human touch is healing. You hold the hands of those hurting from pain and sorrow. Did you know they sometimes train volunteers to rock babies and toddlers who are in a hospital? Rocking imitates the constant movements in the womb, it comforts and promotes healing. You provide care for a child or youth when they cannot remain safely in their homes due to neglect and abuse. You feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, provide rest for the weary, and bury the dead. You clothe the naked, give shelter to the homeless, and visit the sick.
God’s Mercy at Work.
“God has said what you do for the least of these, you have done it for me.” (Matthew 25:40-45)
God’s Mercy at Work.
Talk with God. Say, “I am here, Lord. How may I reflect your mercy today?”
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Joan,
You did an excellent job showing examples of God’s mercy at work. Well done!
Love,
Linda
Dear Linda,
Thank you very much for the compliment. You spread God’s Mercy to everyone you meet!
I love you.
Never Give Up
Joan
Another beautiful work of art! Be good and show mercy to others! God Bless you Jonie.
Dear Jim,
Thank you. It is an honor to receive your sweet compliment. I know that God loves you very much and appreciates the goodness and mercy you give to others.
Enjoy being you.
Never Give Up
Joan
Thank you for this thoughtful and uplifting post. I’m so happy i found you again.
Dear J.Q.,
It is so good to hear from you. I am honored that you liked this post and thought it was uplifting. I hope you will subscribe so you can find me easier. Is there something special you would like for me to write about?
Never Give Up
Joan
Inspiring and helpful reminder of how the Almighty can work in our lives.
Dear Bill,
Thank you for writing. It is an honor that you believe this post was inspiring and a good reminder of how God works in our lives.
May God bless you,
Never Give Up
Joan
Dear Joan,
Goodness and mercy, a wonderful message and beautifully written. ❤️
Your prose lift me today. My daughter’s husband passed Christmas 2024. Married only 2 years.
As the cancer robbed him of his life, he repeated , “solace and grace.”
Good & mercy to you, as well.
Dear Joan Reid,
Thank you for writing. I am happy that my goodness and mercy message lifted you today. When people we love die, it leaves us robbed of their presence. So loving that your daughter’s husband continued to ask God to give him and others “solace and grace.” Beautiful words. I know that God heard your cry to him and will do as this kind man asked. God will give you solace and grace! Look behind you or in front of you, beside you. It’s there.
With love,
Never Give Up
Joan
Wonderful post. Thank you for this great reminder!
Dear Carol,
Thank you very much for writing. I’m glad you thought my post was a good reminder of God‘s mercy and love for us. God loves you very much. Thank you for being a loyal subscriber!
Never give up,
Enjoy being you.
Joan
Interesting and well-written post, Joan. Great examples, too.
Dear Melanie,
Thank you for writing. I am happy that you think this post is well written and has great examples of how God‘s mercy works in us and through us.
Never Give Up
Enjoy being you
Joan