How God Shows His Mercy On People | Receiving the Goodness and Mercy of Jesus Everyday | God's Mercy is Great
- irregularraps
- Aug 29
- 5 min read
What is God's Mercy
God’s mercy is one of the greatest demonstrations of His love toward us. In Ephesians 2:4–6, Paul makes it clear that God is “rich in mercy” because of the great love with which He loved us. This means mercy is not something God gives reluctantly—it flows directly from His love. His mercy is His willingness to forgive, restore, and give life even when we deserve judgment. That’s why the verse continues to say that even when we were dead in our trespasses, He made us alive together with Christ. Without His mercy, we would remain spiritually dead, but because He loves us, He chooses to act with compassion, bringing us into new life.
This mercy also brings us new opportunities every single day. Jeremiah 3:22–23 reminds us that God’s love is constant and His compassion never fails. Every morning, His mercies are new—meaning His forgiveness, patience, and kindness are not exhausted by yesterday’s failures. Instead, His mercy resets each day, giving us fresh chances to walk in His will, grow closer to Him, and live in the freedom Christ purchased for us. Mercy is not just about what God withholds (the punishment we deserve), but also about what He gives—life, strength, and second chances.
God’s mercy is also deeply tied to His goodness. Psalm 23:6 says, “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.” David paints a picture of God’s mercy as a constant companion, walking with us through every season. This verse assures us that mercy isn’t temporary or conditional; it is everlasting. To say “for length of days” or “all the days of my life” shows that God’s goodness and mercy will never leave us as long as we live. Just as a shepherd faithfully cares for his sheep, God’s mercy and goodness will always pursue us, ensuring that we are never left without His love and care.
In short, God’s mercy is His loving response to our weakness, sin, and need. It is not earned, but freely given. It transforms us from death to life, gives us daily renewal, and surrounds us with His goodness for as long as we live. It is because of His mercy that we can stand forgiven, walk in hope, and look ahead to eternity with confidence.
How To Receive God's Mercy
Receiving God’s mercy every day begins with learning how to draw near to Him. The Greek word "proserchomai" means “to approach, to go to, to draw near to,” and it perfectly captures the posture we must take before God. Hebrews 4:16 encourages us to “come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” This verse reminds us that mercy is available, but it is not automatic—we must approach God. We do this through prayer, praise, and worship, not as routine acts, but as sincere movements of our heart toward Him. When we draw near to God, He promises to draw near to us, and in His presence, we find both mercy and grace.
The way we approach God matters. We must come with humility, recognizing our need for Him; with faith, believing He hears us; with boldness, trusting His promises; and with confidence, knowing that through Christ we have access to the Father. Drawing near daily also requires honesty about our sins. Acts 3:19 calls us to repent and turn back to God so that our sins may be wiped away and times of refreshing may come from His presence. Mercy is received when we confess and forsake sin, choosing to walk in obedience instead of returning to the same patterns. This act of repentance opens the door for God’s compassion to renew us again and again.
The Bible is filled with examples of people drawing near to God in reverence and faith. Hebrews repeatedly uses proserchomai (Heb. 7:25; Heb. 10:1; Heb. 10:22; Heb. 11:6; Heb. 12:18; Heb. 12:22) to emphasize that approaching God is not just an Old Testament ritual but a continual act of faith for believers in Christ. Even in the Old Testament, we see this pattern: Israel gathered before the Lord at Mount Sinai (Deut. 4:11), the priests drew near to offer sacrifices (Lev. 9:5), and the people approached Moses to hear God’s commands (Ex. 16:9; 34:32). These moments point to the reality that closeness to God has always been the pathway to His mercy and blessing.
Therefore, to receive God’s mercy daily, we must make it a lifestyle to continually approach Him—through prayer in the morning, thanksgiving throughout the day, repentance whenever we fall short, and worship that lifts Him above all things. At the moment of drawing near, God’s mercy meets us, and His grace empowers us. By making this a daily practice, His mercy becomes not only a gift we receive but also a way of life we walk in.
Read, Meditate on the word of God, and pray and declare the word of God.
Here's a few ways you can declare the word of God in regards to his holiness
Scripture -- Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Pray and Declare -- Holy Spirit encourage me to draw close to God. I declare that as I draw close to God I draw near to the throne of grace receiving mercy and finding grace to help me with all that I need.
Scripture -- “Go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.”
Pray and Declare -- Holy Spirit teach me to learn what mercy is. For you desire mercy. You are good and you came not to call the righteous but sinners.
Scripture -- For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
Pray and Declare -- God help me to be merciful as you are for mercy triumphs over judgment.
Scripture -- The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
Pray and Declare -- God you are merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
What inspired this topic?
Our "Single Review" on Aaron Cole’s song Mercy truly inspired us because it reminded us of how deeply personal and practical God’s mercy is in our everyday lives. As we reflected on the song’s message of gratitude and reliance on God’s mercy, we were moved to see how Aaron Cole wove his own life experiences into the lyrics, showing that mercy isn’t just a distant theological concept but a present reality that sustains us daily. Writing about the track challenged us to recognize God’s mercy in our own stories, to be more thankful for His compassion that never runs out, and to embrace a lifestyle that constantly leans on His mercy with humility and faith. It became more than just a review—it was a moment of worship and reflection on how mercy has shaped both our walk with God and our hope for the future.
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