Do you sometimes find yourself judging or being too critical of others? In one moment do you have compassion and the next you are frustrated? Understanding God’s mercy can be difficult when we have experienced pain that goes deep and has lasted a long time. We can forgive and let go of resentment but to actually have compassion is a different story. In this episode, you will hear about the powerful reality of God’s mercy on us first so we can release it to others. You will hear about how the Old Testament story of Jonah and the whale wasn’t about rebellion but anger at God’s compassion. If we are truly honest with ourselves, we can get just like this. Be encouraged to experience ministry and prayer in this episode on mercy and compassion for YOU first.

“So he prayed to the LORD, saying, “O LORD, is this not what I said while I was still in my own country? This is why I was so quick to flee toward Tarshish. I knew that You are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion—One who relents from sending disaster.” ~Jonah 4:2

“For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.” ~James 2:13

“And he cried out, saying, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” ~Luke 18:38

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