Life on the side of mercy

“It is because of the Lord’s mercy and loving-kindness that we are not consumed, because His [tender] compassions fail not. [Mal. 3:6.] They are new every morning; great and abundant is Your stability and faithfulness.” Thank God for His mercy and loving kindness. We could have been consumed, taken out, if it were not for the Lord’s loving kindness. He is faithful to His make-up, which is love. The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases. He is a God of judgement but His mercies are new every morning. There’s a balance here of stable, and controlled allocation of God’s discipline and loving encouragement while parenting us. The example has been set for us raising our children. Because of sin in the world we can be grossly affected with our responsibilities as parents. Overbearing at times we could be more understanding. Jumping to conclusions because we haven’t heard the entire truth of our child’s plea for mercy. But having the courage to lay down the law to your children or close friends about their waywardness, or unwarranted bad actions. Everything in this life must be kept in balance, the good, the bad, and the ugly. When we get out of balance simply from life just showing up, that’s the time to know the Lord’s faithful love, and abundant mercy is here for you.