Mercy ~a Gift

Mercy Me

It took me time to learn that my "problem" with

being quick to tears was called mercy.

I also learned that it's a gift from God,

and I'm thankful for it.

 When I speak to someone in regard to 

anything heart felt,

I generally end up in tears.

Wondering if they think I'm somewhat of a nut case :-)

Not understanding what is behind my water works....

Tears fall,

 because they come completely

from my heart.

Often wishing I could get through

 conversations without the tears.

Wanting to find complete comfort with

this gift of compassion, mercy, pity

for others,
others who maybe suffering.

When some may see the flaws, the imperfections of others,

I'm one that see the hearts, the pain, the struggles.

I sometimes wish it not to be so Windex clear to me.

I take on their heaviness,  all the while wishing them hope.

I whisper unsolicited silent prayers,

or pray that I will say what they need to hear.

Sometimes I share a glance

and I do believe

they can sense mercy from me.

It's not sympathy it's compassion for anyone

that maybe

suffering or in distress.

It may be how much I love someone

or

something of great importance to me

that calls up the tears.....

My Bible tells me God's mercy is new every morning

 ~

Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed,

for his compassion never fail.

They are new every morning;

great is your faithfulness.

                                         Lamentations 3:22,23

I have recognized mercy and compassion

 in all three of my Grand daughters.

All very tender hearted,

all quick to show compassion.

May they continue to be as they are now.

Full of compassion!

Matthew 12:7 says;

If you had known what these words mean,

"I desire mercy, not sacrifice, 

you would have condemned the innocent."

Let's not be so quick to judge,

allow yourself the time to think with your heart

and consider walking in another's shoes. 

Not all were raised with a full family.

Some experienced rejection from someone they loved.

Some have never known the love you know......

 We don't all have to be like you, 

we don't all handle situations in the same way.

Each equipped with what they have and know, today.

 I know I handle situations differently today

 than

I may have 10 years ago. 
It's called growth.
Allow it.

~  

Before condemnation...

consider the circumstances

that may have brought them

to the

 "inexcusable" 

(to some) 

place they are in life.

Possible your words, your whispered prayer,

your merciful glance could provide hope

if even for a moment.

Imagine if you will,

only having  moments of hope,
and no mercy. 

....it's what echos from my heart today.