10/7: God’s mercy

1. Margaret says:

Thank you so much Elise. Recently I’ve had a wonderful experience with forgiveness, and have learned to pray “Father, I don’t need this memory any longer. Help me to just let it go.” And then I replace it with a truth about God. We just don’t need the extra baggage.

2. Jackson Kuteesa says:

Thanks so much E.M. Have a Mercy-Full day too.

3. Deborah from Canberra says:

Elise, thank you for this comforting and powerful thought. I will hold onto it. When we are conscious of world events, such as present themselves at the moment, it is simple truths like this that allow us to see passed the physical picture to the reality of God’s love.

4. Janet P. J. says:

Thank you. The word clemency also includes mercy and gentleness. The word inclement came to me recently, and I looked it up. We have had some drought. The opposite of mercy was harshness. I began to see the two definitions given in the Webster 1828 dictionary for inclement dealt first with weather, then with qualities of character.
I praised God for His clemency and mercy. Acknowledged His all power, and government. I thought of the Old Testament prophet praying and seeing a small cloud form, and continuing until more clouds, and then rain. I followed his steps. I saw clouds form from 3 sides, and blow in toward our farm. How could that be? Of course, they were at different altitudes. I realized that God made the earth, the clouds, the winds, and could certainly do precisely what He wished. I stuck with it. On the west, over the Pacific, way out was a small band of clouds. Looking at the ocean, it was evident there is no shortage of water, and Principle would put it in its right place. After four hours away, I had to unload the car in a hurry to avoid getting drenched. We have had several good rains since. The same laws apply to the other parched countries in the news.

5. Jean H. R. Cocoa Beach, Fl. says:

Dear One, Thank you for this precious most healing message… What better way to start a 3 o”clock am day.! I am so grateful the world is receiving this God inspired message . I feel washed all over.
Lovingly submitted,

6. Claire Helene says:

Wonderful insight! Thanks for sharing.

7. Nena says:

What a healing first thing in the morning for every one of us and reaching right through the remotest boarder where mortal thoughts entertain calamities. God is merciful and endureth forever. Thank you for this daily lift.

8. John Jones says:

I am so grateful for your clarity — for God’s clarity expressed in you. Surely, goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives.

9. margaret says:

Your thoughts remind me of our hymn 150…….in mercy, in goodness, how great is our king…..thanks and thanks to all the folks writing in.

10. Lorraine in Dayton, Ohio says:

What a good way to start my day! Thank you, Elise, for this helpful message. I, too, intend to have a “mercy filled” day. Much love to you, Lorrie

11. LYNETTE says:

Thank you so very much,Elise.Your lift has given me a fresh perspective on Psalm 36 . I have verse one framed ( in the bathroom,of all places) so I read it every day.I will be looking for and acknowledging God’s mercies.

12. Marilyn from Canada says:

Thank you Elise. In The New Living Translation, “His mercy endureth forever” is written, “His faithful love endures forever”. It is such a comfort to think about God’s faithful love enduring, no matter what. Much love to you.

13. Jan and Jean Kater say says:

Thanks for sharing your insight into God’s mercy! And for the good stirred up in the thoughts of others who were lifted today! The testimony on weather certainly cut through a false sense of weather – too much rain as well as a lack of rain. Forgiveness too! Wow! What a prayer for the world! We’re still remembering your lecture in Friendswood TX. Muchas gracias!

14. kyn says:

I like the idea that mercy is proactive. We don’t need to wait for someone to provoke our mercy. Random acts of mercy is what I am going to do today.

15. Joan says:

Thank You for this inspired lhought.

16. AMELIA from Cape Cod – MA – USA says:

THANKS, ELISE FOR BRINGING WITH YOUR WORDS A DEMONSTRATION OF GOD’S MERCY UPON US.

17. Linda Lou says:

Thank you, and we all can agree mercy starts with each individual and would certainly blossom into a beautiful and harmonious day for everyone through out the world.

18. Dean, Munroe Falls, OH says:

Thank You

19. Ann in FL says:

Dear Elise,
This is exactly what I needed this morning. I was hanging on to some old resentments this morning and knew I had to toss them out. As I turned to God I noticed my computer was still on from last night. Up popped your little blessing! It was exactly what I needed to get back on track. Thanks for being an angel for me today.

20. Hope says:

Such an inspiring thought.. Just what we need………. Thanks.

21. Judy says:

Mercy is God’s way of forgiving us for our mistakes/sins. God has MANY ways to bless us…this is one of the most important. Through His forgiveness, we are able to move forward in our understanding, forgiveness of others, and healing demonstrations. GOD IS MERCIFUL TO US. LET US BE MERCIFUL TO OTHERS. Thank you, Elise. JRW/CC

22. Susan says:

Love the idea of mercy being proactive, instead of merely reactive. Since we reflect God’s qualities, we are able not only perform kind acts first, but see opportunities to do so. Thanks, Elise, I’m going to remember to “watch”.

23. Karen, Santa Fe, NM says:

Tender mercy, indeed. Thanks for the reminder. One of the translations has mercy not just following us but pursuing us. We are so loved.

24. Joan Greer says:

I am so grateful to be a new subscriber to the Daily Lift! What a joy to start the morning with another avenue of Truth provided by God. Mercy and goodness will follow me in all ways today. Love, love.

25. Beverly in Phoenix says:

Thank you, dear Elise, And we can prayerfully know that our President, Congress and Judiciary here in the USA are governed by wisdom as well as mercifulness. Mary Baker Eddy’s “Prayer for Country and Church” is much needed now (pages 14-15 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE VERSUS PANTHEISM). Citizens of the world, all God’s children, are one family and naturally express civility, mercifulness and forgiveness to each other.
God’s mercifulness,:what a comforting, powerful truth for today.

26. Wendy from Connecticut says:

Elise, thank you for this daily lift. As a result of your lift I’ve taken two actions to spread kindness to others and plan to do more throughout the day. In addition, I plan to keep this thought with me on an ongoing basis!

27. Genevieve says:

I have what I call my “LOVE sheet” and it has the definition of every attribute belonging to the synonym LOVE and mercy takes up half a page and is longer than any other attribute definition but I never thought of mercy being proactive. Thanks for that idea!

28. Barbara says:

I am waiting for the phone to ring to tell me of the results of an operation being performed on a dear friend. I knew the “Daily Lift” would be of help, and it is. Truly, there is “a wideness in God’s mercy.”

29. Anne S., Nova Scotai says:

I recall reading recently, a comment on the words from our last tenet, where we promise: …”to be merciful, just and pure”…The point being that “merciful” comes first in the phrase. –. It has stayed with me and your message today puts an even fresher emphasis on practising mercy in all that we do. Thank you!

30. Emilio says:

Dear Elise,
Thank you so much for such an inspiring thought.. Just what we need…I love the idea of mercy being proactive, instead of merely reactive — a proactive approach to healing!
Thank you!

31. Barbara- Tempe AZ says:

Mercy also includes forgiveness that goes beyond what might be deserved-a forgiveness that is unconditional and holds no memory of an imperfect man or an imperfect God. God loves us too much to leave us burdened with resentment . It just is not in His vocabulary.

32. Francine Carraro says:

Thank you Elise and other commentors,
Yesterday I realized that I am harboring a resentment and I was praying to unwind that snarl. Thank you for a healing thought that has the power and grace to lift my thought and actions. I feel wrapped in mercy and goodness and willing to find ways and means to be merciful. Mercy, forgiveness, and clemency.

33. Chrissie Brown says:

Thanks so much Elise for expanding the word “mercy” in that way. I had just learned that tender mercy meant “mother love,” so your lift today reaffirmed and broaden it even more. This follows very nicely what Lois said yesterday about comfort. God gives us mercy so we can give it to others through acts of kindness, gentleness, compassion. So much love. Chrissie

34. anne says:

I must go back over the Psalm 136 in order to get out of it, what Elise did. It seemed to me to be praising God for many destructions to come to the enemies of Israel, or perhaps this is two psalms combined into one, the first is praising a merciful God, but the rest is of a God who destroys and takes property from some to give to a people called Israel. I thank God for mercy and showing me how to be merciful to share my benefits with others.

35. Carol says:

I often wake in the mornings with a hymn in thought. When I woke up this morning thinking of the words to Hymn 250 and then heard the Daily Lift, it was clear this was the lesson for today. Mercy widespread, unbounded grace, tribute, a psalm to raise, hymn of praise, gratitude. Wow. Lots to express today–never a dull moment! Thank you!

36. Karen says:

Thanks!

37. Steve says:

Thank you very much for the insightful thoughts on mercy. I will definitely work on being more merciful and compassionate throughout my day.

38. Leah says:

God’s mercy is our example. We should always demonstrate and share His mercy, kindness and goodness with others as we are His children and His reflection. Thank you for sharing this Psalm, I will have a merci-full day today!

39. margaret in tampa fl says:

thank you thank you thank you especially who or whom thought up having a ” daily lift” i am grateful and blessed. love margaret

40. Malcolm Drummond, Henrietta NY says:

Thank you Elise,. And it seems so much easier to add mercy (God’s mercy) to the “tone” of the spoken word than to the “tone” of the written word, so as not to create offense, where no offense was intended.

41. Nancy B-R says:

Thank you and thanks to many who responded for messages to gentle thought and link it to God’s merciful kindness.

42. Marty in Portland, OR says:

Have just discovered these messages and just love them. Thanks so much for sharing your ideas with everyone.

43. Raymond says:

Thanks! … from Nashville, Tennessee!

44. Cici from L.A. says:

Oh how I love these Daily Lifts!! They truly give me strength and comfort throughout the day. Mrs. Eddy says, That’s what Christian Science brings to us the constant sunlight of truth which invigorates and purifies. mercy-full; Being gentle, compassionate and kind and forgiving are great attributes.
Thank you.

45. Glenda in Decatur, GA says:

This was so inspiring and uplifting. God always keep me so very full with His/Her mercy!

46. Maureen from Spearfish says:

“Have a mercy-full day”–how simple, how direct, how full of healing. Many thanks.

47. Wendy from Connecticut says:

As a follow up to my earlier note (#26), one of the things I did this morning was to send an email to the local adult education department telling them how much I am enjoying the line dancing class I’m taking and how enthusiastic the instructor is. I just received a call from the woman who heads up the organization. She said, “Wendy, we always get complaint after complaint about this and that. You are the FIRST person to send in a positive comment. Thank you so much for doing that. I am going to send your email on to the instructor right now.” What a ripple effect your lift has been! I feel good, the woman who calls feels good, and soon the instructor will feel good as well! Thanks again for your wonderful message!!

48. Peggy A. says:

Thank you for the loving message of today…the mercy..forgiveness ..starts with ourselves and includes everyone. With much gratitude and to all a merci-ful day.

49. Elise says:

#34 The original Psalm 136 consisted only of verses 1-9,25-26, no war there just gratitude for God’s mercy and goodness.
Verses 10-24 were added perhaps during or after the exile in thanksgiving for God’s deliverance from Egypt and successful entrance in the Promised Land.

50. Maria Elvira Drummond – MG – Brasil says:

Thank you very much for this uplifting thought!
To know that God´s mercy is infinite gives me a wonderful feeling that I´m being cared, protected and guided through the “path of rightousness for His name´s sake”, no matter the bad choice I´ve maid at a given moment. I´ll always have a second or seven chances, “but not until seven times but until seventy times seven.” ( St. Matthew 18: 22 ) Yes…sssss!!!

51. Mary H says:

Thank you for reminding us to be mercyful – loveable – even when it seems hard to be that way. Love – mercy does endure for ever.

52. Joy says:

The idea of active mercy–that we can initiate it–is so powerful! Thank you for sharing!

53. Ned says:

A mercy-full day. That’s great. Thanks!

54. Paul Marthaler says:

This, and the comments, have been very helpful to me. Sometimes, I now realize I have been too “harsh”—the opposite of mercy. This is something I have never realized before. Being cognizant of it now will temper my behavior toward others. To be loving and kind is something we all must do, and our prayers then will be more effective in promoting peace…..

55. Joan, Maryland says:

With many of the daily lifts, I listen to them a few times. Each listening, of course, brings the meaning(s) clearer and helps me think of how I will apply them to my daily life. Much to think about. Many thanks to you all.

56. Oma says:

Thx a lot!

57. Heidi says:

This was wonderful for me to hear. I have just tuned in after 12 noon my time. i seem to be burdened with a severe cough, and to hear that God is merciful to me was like a cup of cold water. God doesn’t cough. So how can i as His image and likeness, cough?
Thanks for this.

58. Susan says:

I woke up this morning, opened my hymnal and kept turning to hymns with the word ‘tender’ in them…so with this added thought of mercy, I’m now singing the refrain from our Hymnal Supplement 445: Tender mercies are holding me…..

59. Mary E. says:

Another beautiful “UPLIFT” and a new thought of how to express and share our daily thoughts to others. It makes me so very grateful each day to find and listen to this great ongoing activity. Thank you all—-

60. Carra Riley Williams, AZ says:

Elise,
Thank you for the uplift and thanks to the bol for this forum. I learn from the posts and appreciate all the loving in sharing ideas.
Everyday I post a question for the day for discussion on my facebook page inspired by the daily uplifts!

61. annc in FL says:

Thanks for the reminder about God’s mercy.

62. ann benson in Tucson says:

Hey Elise!!! So good to hear your voice – and message. Have you heard of the book The Shack? Very interesting. At one point God says to the main character “I want to help you take on the nature that finds more power in love and forgiveness than hate.” Of course the 23rd Psalm is pretty good too: “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life….” I love your idea of initiating mercy, not just reacting…. but being proactive. lots of love!!!

63. Vonne Anne from CA says:

Just had an unpleasant conversation with a neighbor who was complaining about an issue. She seems to have nothing else to do and calls often to see if I can “solve” the problem. Your helpful “lift” was just the answer for me! Mercy and forgiveness are mine to express as they are for her. Thanks.

64. Rene – California says:

Thank you, Elise – your humble message about mercy meant so much to me today!

65. Barbara Ann says:

I love these daily lifts! Thanks so much!

66. Amy C. says:

Thank you so much. I need mercy for today and you put this into perspective.

67. Francesca says:

Loved your message…it means a lot. Thank you so much for itl

68. Greg in Nashville says:

Great. Thanks very much.

69. Linda, says:

Thanks so much, Elise. I’ve been getting these daily lifts for several days now, but couldn’t get the audio until today,

70. Anonymous says:

Elise, what a timely message. This morning I was pondering how to forgive somebody. The how and why were both expressed in your message – because God is merciful. Not only should I do it, but I am able to do it because God does. “For in him we live, and move, and have our being.” [Acts 17:28]. And the last line of Psalm 23 along with the refrain in every line in Psalm 136 are both so wonderful because they reminded me that all of this is forever. Much Love.

Nancy – Connecticut

71. Jeffrey McKay says:

Your Bible scholarship is appreciated.

72. San Francisco, CA says:

I loved the thought about not living in the past. Thank you for that!

73. bill says:

A wonderful way to forgive …… show mercy in our thought to those we may be having trouble forgiving…. and to know that God’s mercy is always following us…… as we follow God…..

74. Richard Horner, Pasadena, CA says:

Thank you, so much, Elise, for this wonderful reminder of God’s love for each of us. We, in turn, can express those same Christly qualities on our brethren. To me, expressing compassion towards someone else and seeing their need is part of that mercy. There’s a big difference between having compassion and having sympathy for someone. This KNOWING that God has mercy on us gives us the ability to love more and have compassion. Thank you, dear Elise, for letting your Christ light shine!

75. Olivia says:

Better late (listening) than never!

I was stewing over what felt like an un-mercy-full act done to me this morning; your gentle explanation of feeling compassion for that dear one, and all dear ones, has now gotten me past that P.S. (personal sense) snit and has made me feel, instead, floodtides of mercy. Thank you, Elise!

To #62 ann benson in tucson: Ron Ballard mentioned “The Shack” in one of his Lifts. You probably saw it. I didn’t recognize the name at the time, but now that a flight attendant showed me his copy of the book a couple weeks ago and you have mentioned it, I think it’s high time I read it. That quote from it that you cite is a blessing. Merci

76. Rosa from Tn. says:

Thank you, Elise, for giving the explanation of Psalms 136, in reply to Anne #34, I thought that very interesting. Today, I was unable to read my “daily lift” before going out as I usually do. But It seems that I was the recepient of the the mercy and love today in my coming and going, So was truly grateful as I came home and listened and enjoyed your wonderful mercy-ful message and all of the other beautiful truths given by the others!

77. di-vanc says:

Thank you! We are so blessed to have this site!

78. Irene Trudell says:

How reassuring to hear the voice, see the face and get the message – all are reflections of God qualities. Mercy, forgiveness and love. Thank You.

79. Alexa from Kansas City says:

Thank you, Elise. Your Daily Lift of the day is perfect for my walk with God.

80. Lisa L. from Boston says:

What a wonderful “Daily Lift” – the idea of Mercy being proactive, not reactive, really touches my heart/thought, thank you!

81. Marie in Calif. says:

I so agree – we need pre-forgiveness ahead of our motives and acts.

82. Elena desde California says:

!Gracias, Elise por un tremendo empujón hacia arriba! Hace varios a?os atrás decidí perdonar a un familiar por muchos a?os de opresión -para así poder continuar con mi vida. En esa época me familiarizé bastante con el Salmo 23 y el 37, mi vida se renovó hasta un punto que llegué a sentir compasión por mi pariente. Cuando perdoné verdaderamente, fue entonces que cosas maravillosas ocurrieron en mi vida. ¡Qué mensaje maravilloso nos has dado hoy!

Thank you Elise, for a tremendous upward push! Quite a few years ago I decided to forgive a relative for many years of oppression –and so be able to continue with my life. At that time I became quite familiar with Ps. 23 and 37, then my life was renewed to a point that I began to feel compassion for my relative. When I truly forgave, then wonderful things came into my life. What a wonderful message you have given us today!

83. Jimmy says:

Elise thank you so much for that, I agree that not day goes by for me as well that I am so grateful for God’s mercy!!

Jimmy, CA.

84. Teresa Cristina says:

Elise, thanks for your kind, God’s mercy is all we need, is the most important present that makes our lives happy and healthy, kisses from Brazil, Teresa Cristina, RJ, Br.

85. Claire says:

Thank you too for these wonderful ideas – I know it’s now Monday morning but I want to express my gratitude for your Lift and for all the wonderfully helpful thoughts expressed in the comments – especially Janet ( #4) dealing with drought and inclement weather. As I read it the other day it really struck home – especially the idea of no shortage of water in the ocean and that Principle would put it in its right place- we have been experiencing a severe drought here for sometime and that idea really inspired me see how I could apply that truth to us here too ( in S Africa) . The clouds built up all Saturday and it was tempting to think that nothing would come of it – yesterday dawned and there had been a little rain during the night, but then around 7.30am it came down ! Wonderful, wonderful rain all day ! Principle had certainly corrected the false belief and I’m so grateful for the inspiration which had been shared and which put an end to the fear and doubt – Thank you ALL ….

86. Christine from WV says:

Elise,
love the idea of proactive mercy. The many comments on this shows that many have been blessed to have learned the importance of this compassionate quality that exists because God has already provided for its expression in each of us. These comments are so helpful as well as the wonderful daily lifts. It’s like getting many lectures in one. Principle and its idea is one.
love to you