Grace, mercy, and strength. Qualities that would be nice to have consistently. I’ve always been taught the difference between grace and mercy is this:
GRACE = getting what we don’t deserve
God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense
MERCY = not getting what we do deserve
Here’s your St. Patrick’s Day inspiration…
“You can have a brand new start today.
Allow God’s mercy to strengthen and heal you
before starting your routine activities.
Receive His healing power,
and let its grace work in you.
Today can be effortless
as you depend on God’s gace
to do what He has called you to do.”
–Joyce Meyer
My reflections:
I have this quote printed out and tacked to the wall above my desk, so I read it every day–sometimes multiple times a day. There’s definitely some truth to the part about days being effortless (or at least considerably less effort) when I depend on God’s grace and plan for the day, than when I try to go it alone and spend the day struggling and discouraged.
So what are YOUR thoughts?
Have you pondered the difference between grace and mercy?
Does an early morning time of prayer or meditation make your day easier?
Kathy Kenny Ngo
17 Mar 2016Sometimes I find it such a struggle to have those 3. Taking the high road feels at times like I’m just letting others walk all over me.
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Heather
17 Mar 2016I do need to meditate again every morning, thanks for the inspiration!
Michelle Gwynn Jones
17 Mar 2016I haven’t thought about the difference between grace and mercy.
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Maya
18 Mar 2016I’ve never thought of it this way!
tara pittman
18 Mar 2016I love the way the word grace is broken down. I love Gods riches and thank Him every day for the cross.
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michelle
18 Mar 2016i have not pondered the difference between grace and mercy before. i have never thought about mercy being not getting what you deserve. definitely gives me something to think about
Amy Jones
18 Mar 2016I cant start a day without mediating about the path ill take this day.
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Elizabeth O.
18 Mar 2016This is like an awakening for me. I must say, this is the first time I’ve thought about the difference between the two. I never even thought they went hand in hand. Thank you for teaching me something new.
Robin Rue (@massholemommy)
18 Mar 2016To me grace and mercy mean basically the same thing.
Jeannette
18 Mar 2016I had never really thought about the difference between grace and mercy but it’s interesting. I’m glad that we can have both!
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Dana
18 Mar 2016Meditation is my best friend! If I skip a day, it reflects on my calmness and wellbeing!
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Jonathan Key
18 Mar 2016I’m so thankful for God’s grace and mercy. While the two are different both are so important to understand. I’m thankful for my family and friends this St. Patrick’s week.
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Natasha Mairs
19 Mar 2016I have never really thought about this before, but now you have got me thinking
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Jenjen
19 Mar 2016Never thought nor looked at it that way between grace and mercy. Interesting!
Eugenia
19 Mar 2016I am so grateful to God for His grace and mercy which wakes me up each morning! The daily meditation helps me in life!
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Rosey
19 Mar 2016I like these definitions of grace and mercy. I like Joyce Meyer too.
Anosa
19 Mar 2016I have never taken the time to think about the difference. Thanks for for the budge
Alana
19 Mar 2016I should take quiet time out in the morning – but usually I am running around at top speed (or trying to blog!) getting ready for work. To my surprise, I discovered that my mother in law (who is religious) meditates every morning upon wakening. It’s something I should adopt, too.
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nicole
19 Mar 2016I should meditate before going to work. Serving the public is very stressful, I enjoy helping others but sometimes its overwhelming.
Yona Williams
20 Mar 2016I haven’t stopped to think about the difference between grace and mercy, but your post definitely enlightened me a bit. My Mom keeps telling me about the power of meditation, but I haven’t been able to get into it much.
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Shannon Peterson
20 Mar 2016I’ve never thought about the differences, but you have opened my eyes! Beautiful sentiments!
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