14th May 2017 - SHOWING MERCY IN OUR FAMILIES

“Lord, I want to live a blameless life, but how I need your help Lord, especially in my own home, where I long to act as I should.” Psalm 101:2 (Living Bible)
 
One of the hardest places to show love and mercy is within the walls of our own homes. There, we're being seen 24/7 for the person we really are. So family members can hurt, and are hurt by each other, in ways that are especially challenging. 
Nevertheless, we can show love and mercy at home, by - 
overlooking irritations and offences,
being kind even when others don’t deserve it, 
letting go of past hurts, and
believing God is working in the lives of others.