Psalms 28:6 NIV[6] Praise be to the Lord, for he has heard my cry for mercy.
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Psalms 28:6 NIV[6] Praise be to the Lord, for he has heard my cry for mercy.

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Psalms 28:6 NIV
[6] Praise be to the Lord, for he has heard my cry for mercy.

Oh how I cry for mercy these days. We feel that we have to be in really bad times to pray for mercy, but sometimes you need mercy even when things are blessed and plentiful. It seems to be in the times that are not super good and not super bad that we fall into temptation. Temptation to gossip, to fuss, to bad mouth others. I am not sure why this is but it happens, and it’s contagious. I know that I am taking this Psalm out of context, but I felt it worked as long I did not pretend this was the need David had.
No, he was calling to be saved from physical enemies. I am called to be spared from spiritual ones. Today for example was a good day. Yet my dog whom I love was and is in a fussy mood. He has literally whined for stuff off and on all day. ALL DAY! Somehow his whining made me feel whiny and I started to worry and fuss over something that is completely out of my control. I acted as though God could not fix things, but He can. Despite my failure and lack of faith, God is merciful and He is taking care of me.

Take away:

Even when we disappoint God, He is merciful and does not cast us away. Even if we fuss at Him all day He still loves us. Unlike my day with my dog, He never puts in ear plugs when He has had enough of us. He always listens and is always there.

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Published by carriedinthecross

I am a young woman who grew up in British Columbia. In BC was all I ever wanted; I had my poodle (Max) and all my friends, Saturdays at the Vancouver Aquarium and Sunday afternoons at one of my favorite beaches it was paradise. But God had a different plan for my life and my dad's job landed us in Alberta and now where I remain, in small town Souris Manitoba. The transitions from paradise to prairie were difficult and I will admit that now 10 years later I still refer to home as Abbotsford BC. Through this crazy pathway trek across Canada I have had one true constant, God; and though none of it was easy, everything that has happened in my life has formed in me a true lasting friendship with the one I call Immanuel. Because no matter how far from home we are God is with us, and thanks to God I have found an almost completely over looked beauty in Manitoba. If you open your eyes you will see that God has planted wondrous things everywhere you go.

One thought on “Psalms 28:6 NIV[6] Praise be to the Lord, for he has heard my cry for mercy.”

  1. Such a good reminder Lauren. So thankful for God’s mercies- and they are new every morning!!😊Sent from my iPhone

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