My experiences at the Texas Capitol have equipped me to multi-task and to take most things in stride. That means that things that get me really frustrated are generally handed over to the Lord by the end of the day so that I will be free to be frustrated by something entirely new the next day. That is one of the reasons my topics for devotionals jump around like popcorn in a popcorn popper.
But, for a change today's devotional was actually motivated by yesterday's discussion of my lack of grace and mercy for others. Just in case you think the devotionals are for your benefit, please know that both the Lord and I know they are His way of speaking to me.
A friend responded to the devotional yesterday to tell me that her experience was that I had shown much grace and mercy toward her. I responded that in her case it was, "a labor of love."
Boom! (Have you ever noticed how you can remember EXACTLY where you were and what you were doing when the Holy Spirit speaks to you? All the way down to what you were wearing and which side your hair was parted on.)
No sooner had I written the words than the Lord said, "Exactly My point."
And, the angels had a party in Heaven, complete with cupcakes and fizzy water. Kathi finally broke the code and realized that grace and mercy is a labor of love.
Have problem granting others mercy? Do you love them?
Not feeling particularly full of grace? How's your love tank?
I have blamed it on not having the spiritual gift. The trouble isn't a lack of mercy or grace. It is a lack of love. Wait, come to think of it, didn't Jesus say something about that?
" 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments." Matthew 22:37 -40
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