meditations of mercy

Romans 8:16-17a The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ,  John 1:12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, Inhale: I am broken by my difficult family relationships.  Exhale: God, thank you for being my perfect Father - one I can...

John 10:10 the thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.  Inhale: I have felt out of control when it comes to my mind.  Exhale: Jesus, help me reclaim steadiness of my thoughts.  Inhale: I have felt relaxed lately on letting “unwanted guests” into my mind.  Exhale: Jesus, thank you that you provide life and peace, abundantly.  Inhale: I...

2 Corinthians 5:18-21 All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ,...

Isaiah 26:3-4 You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.  Inhale: I admit I’ve put my trust in my own ability to strengthen my “home” Exhale: Jesus, remind me that you build better.  Inhale: My mind has been shaky. I’ve felt insecure.  Exhale: Jesus, thank you for being a steady foundation...

Acts 3:19-21 Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus, whom heaven must receive until the time for restoring all the things about which God spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets long ago. Inhale: I admit I need restoration. Exhale: Jesus, come in a...

John 6:35 “Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.” Inhale: God, I confess I often try to rely on the physical things to sustain me Exhale: Jesus, you are all I need  Inhale: I’ve been hungry for more of you Exhale: Jesus, fill me with your presence

Isaiah 32:17-18 And the effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness; quietness and trust forever. My people will abide in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.” Inhale: God, I am restless and tired.  Exhale: Jesus, help me find true rest in You. Inhale: My mind feels chaotic. Exhale: Jesus, thank you for securing my peace, forever. Fill...

1 Samuel 16:7 “But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart. ” Inhale: I confess I’ve been caught up in the exterior Exhale: God, create a greater sense of wonder within me to go deeper. Inhale: I realize I’ve paid more...

Psalm 84:10-11 “for a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness”  John 10:9-10 says “I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” This...

Day One of our 12 Days of Home Meditations Hebrews 3:4 “For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God.” Inhale: I’m tired of doing it on my own. Exhale: God, let me let you build my life. Thank you that you are the builder of all things. Help me find home in You.