In this special compilation, we journey through the first half of our “31 Days of Mercy” devotional series. Join Shari as she explores the depth, breadth, and daily necessity of God’s mercy.
Day 1 of 31: His Mercies are New Every Morning
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Message: We start the year considering that no matter the regrets of yesterday, God’s compassions never fail—they are fresh every single sunrise.
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Scripture: Lamentations 3
Day 2 of 31: Do You Speak Mercy?
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Message: Mercy is a language that is both received and spoken. If you aren’t sensing God’s mercy, consider if you are extending it to others.
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Scripture: Romans 9:15, Matthew 5:7
Day 3 of 31: He’s a Merciful Father
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Message: God disciplines us to teach us, not to harm us. He is the perfect example of a compassionate father, even if our earthly examples fell short.
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Scripture: Psalm 103:1-13
Day 4 of 31: Just as If…
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Message: Through mercy, we are washed clean. We are justified—made “just as if” we had never sinned at all.
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Scripture: Romans 3:22-25, 1 John 1:9
Day 5 of 31: He Freely Gives us Wisdom
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Message: God is infinitely wiser than us, yet He shares that wisdom freely when we ask, leading to spectacular results.
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Scripture: Romans 11:33, 1 Corinthians 1:18-19, 25
Day 6 of 31: He Changes His Mind
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Message: While God’s character is unchanging, He sometimes alters His course of action in response to our persistent prayer and genuine repentance.
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Scripture: Jonah 3:10, 4:11, Luke 18:1-8
Day 7 of 31: He Answers When We Call
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Message: Whether facing physical danger or emotional pressure, we can call on God. Like David, we pray with praise, humility, and relationship.
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Scripture: Psalm 86 (esp. verses 3-7)
Day 8 of 31: He Made Things Discoverable
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Message: In His mercy, God gave us minds to learn. He made the world discoverable so we could use science and knowledge to do good.
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Scripture: Genesis 1:26, Proverbs 1:7, 18:15
Day 9 of 31: He Gave Us a New Nature
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Message: To help us control anger and passion, God didn’t just give rules; He gave us a new nature when we placed our lives in His hands.
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Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17
Day 10 of 31: He Honors Our Humility
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Message: God prefers the honest sinner over the proud perfectionist. In His Kingdom, the last become first and the humble are exalted.
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Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Matthew 20:16
Day 11 of 31: He Prepares Us a Place
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Message: Jesus comforts our hearts with the promise that He has gone ahead to prepare a specific dwelling place for us in His Father’s house.
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Scripture: John 14:1-6
Day 12 of 31: He Promises a Future Rest
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Message: There is a rest greater than the Sabbath coming—a rest not just from labor, but from pain, heartache, and sorrow.
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Scripture: Hebrews 4:9, Revelation 21:4
Day 13 of 31: He Places Us in Families
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Message: God designed family for companionship and care. Even when biological families fracture, He bridges the gaps, and Jesus remains the friend closer than a brother.
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Scripture: Psalm 68:6, Proverbs 18:24
Day 14 of 31: He Protects Us from Wrong Prayers
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Message: Praying “in Jesus’ name” or according to His will is a protection; it invokes His goodness to filter out requests that would ultimately harm us.
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Scripture: John 14:13-14, Luke 22:42
Day 15 of 31: He Provided a Mercy Seat
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Message: Above the Law, God placed a cover on the Ark called the Mercy Seat. It is there, above the rules, where He meets with His people.
Scripture: Exodus 25:10-22
Day 16 of 31: He Made Things Simple
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Message: The Law can feel overwhelming with all its rules, but God displays His mercy by boiling it down to the essentials: do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with Him.
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Scripture: Micah 6:8, Matthew 22:37-38
Day 17 of 31: Mercy for the Sinner Woman
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Message: Jesus shows us the difference between accusation and restoration. While the crowd wanted to stone the woman caught in sin, Jesus corrected her with respect and forgiveness.
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Scripture: John 8:2-11
Day 18 of 31: He Provides Help when No One Else Can
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Message: When no other resource can help, God steps in. Just as Jesus singled out the man paralyzed for 38 years, He offers special mercy to us in our most helpless moments.
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Scripture: John 5:1-15, Romans 9:15
Day 19 of 31: He Delays His Day of Judgement
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Message: God is not eager to condemn. If He delays the final judgment, it is an act of mercy designed to give more people time to find salvation.
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Scripture: 2 Peter 3, John 3:16-17
Day 20 of 31: He Provides Sunshine and Rain for All
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Message: God hasn’t sorted the world yet; He sends good things to everyone. He calls us to imitate this mercy by doing good even to those who mistreat us.
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Scripture: Matthew 5:44-46
Day 21 of 31: He Gives us One Day at a Time
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Message: Our minds race with anxiety about the future, but God designed us to live in 24-hour cycles. He gives us sleep to clear our minds and mercy sufficient for just today.
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Scripture: Matthew 6:34
Day 22 of 31: He Turns a Nobody into a Somebody
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Message: In the Old Testament, God chose a specific people, but through Jesus, the “outsiders” are brought in. Those who were once not a people are now the people of God.
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Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10
Day 23 of 31: He Divides Rightly
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Message: Temptation itself is not sin; even Jesus was tempted. God displays His mercy by “dividing rightly”—He sees past the surface into our hearts, distinguishing between our thoughts and our intents. He provides a way of escape for every temptation and stands ready to cleanse us when we confess.
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Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Hebrews 4:12, 1 John 1:9
Day 24 of 31: He Calls His Servants
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Message: God sees our potential long before we recognize it in ourselves. Just as He revealed Himself to Paul and transformed him from a persecutor into a mighty servant, He calls us to a specific purpose. When we respond, He reveals the plan.
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Scripture: Acts 7:58–8:1, 9:1-22
Day 25 of 31: He Works Everything for our Good
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Message: When bad things happen, we may be tempted to question God’s love. But He has promised to work all things—even the difficult ones—together for our good. Faith is trusting this promise even before we see the result.
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Scripture: Romans 8:28
Day 26 of 31: He Doesn’t Keep Score
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Message: God isn’t keeping a scorecard of how many times we mess up. If we are genuinely sorry, He promises to forgive. We shouldn’t let our failures harden our hearts; instead, we must accept His forgiveness and refuse to keep score against others.
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Scripture: Luke 17:3-4, Matthew 18:21-22
Day 27 of 31: He Made a Season for Everything
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Message: Trying to do everything at once leads to overwhelming stress. God, in His mercy, created seasons for our lives—a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance. We can find peace knowing He is consistent through every changing season.
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Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Day 28 of 31: His Words are Memorable
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Message: God’s words are as essential to our lives as daily bread. By memorizing Scripture, we allow His truth to dwell in us, ensuring that His specific promises and guidance surface in our minds exactly when we need them.
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Scripture: John 6:48-51, Matthew 4:4, Psalm 119:11, Joshua 1:8
Day 29 of 31: He Provides Shelter in the Time of Storm
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Message: When the storms of life rage—whether physical, emotional, or spiritual—God does not leave us exposed. He offers Himself as a refuge and a fortress, a safe harbor where we can find peace amidst the chaos.
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Scripture: Psalm 46:1, Psalm 91
Day 30 of 31: The Mercy Bowl is Full
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Message: His mercies are new every morning! After exploring these truths for 30 days, our “mercy bowl” is overflowing. Today, we review the journey from Days 1 to 29 and look ahead to the finale—the “Final Mercy.”
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Scripture: Romans 8:33-36
Day 30 is a review of the last 29 days of mercy… the mercy bowl is full! It also previews the topics for Day 31… The Final Mercy… and the End of Mercy. Don’t miss Day 31… your future might depend on it!