One of the things I would encourage myself and fellow Christians to do,is to always look for mercies in times of difficulties.One of the greatest examples of that is the prophet Jeremiah, we read about it in the book of Lamentations, for Israel it was truly the worst of times. Babylon had conquered Judah,, many had perished,and many were taken into captivity in Babylon,read about it in Jeremiah 52. Jeremiah had survived, and as he surveyed the devastation ,he said,''Through the Lord's mercies we are not consumed'' Lamentations 3 v 22.By sparing some of the inhabitants ,God had shown mercy,because the sins of the people was so great ,they deserved to be wiped out.Look for the mercies in life and give thanks.I listened to a man who had been robbed, to say the least that's a bad experience,yet he mentioned a number of mercies, ( 1)That it was not someone else, ( 2)That they had only taken money . (3 ) That he was not murdered.He mentioned a number of other things I can't remember.I was out and about,it was cold and wet,but I thought I will be soon be back in a nice warm home. It is easy to focus on the difficulties but it is better to focus on God's mercies,they are always there if one stops and thinks. The word of God says,' Rejoice always, pray continually ,give thanks in all circumstances , for this is God's will for you in Christ'. ( 1 Thessalonians 5 v 18- 19) You may be experiencing trials,difficulties,and opposition, remember the greatest mercy you possess is Christ, because of Him your past was blest, because of Him your present is blest, and because of Him your future will be blest.
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