So whatever you say or whatever you do, remember that you will be judged by the law that sets you free. There will be no mercy for those who have not shown mercy to others. But if you have been merciful, God will be merciful when he judges you.—James 2:12-13 (NLT)
Just and Merciful God,
Let all of my thoughts, words and actions be evidence that I have truly understood the depths of the mercy that has been offered to me—for I know that I will receive Your mercy, according to my willing obedience to extend that same mercy to others.
Help me remember that the
same law that sets me free—that moral law that sets all obedient followers of
Christ free from the bondage of sin—is the law by which I will be judged.
For while I have been
saved by grace through faith, the evidence of my having received that salvation
is my obedience to Christ—which is the path upon which perfect freedom is found—and
my ability to extend mercy to others is a proof that I am walking out that salvation
which the Gospel of Christ has provided.
Let the mercy that You
have pour over me be reflected in me, to all those around me, through my
willing obedience to Christ’s command to love You with all my heart, soul, mind
and strength—for therein lies the power to love my neighbor as myself.
Let all of my thoughts, words and actions be evidence that I have truly understood the depths of the mercy that has been offered to me—for I know that I will receive Your mercy, according to my willing obedience to extend that same mercy to others.
In the name of Jesus,
Amen.
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