KykNET Lent Guide 2023Sample

Week 4: Mercifulness

Day 4: Mercy and Becoming Aware

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Matt 5:7 NIV

The lyrics of the song: Break my heart for what breaks yours, invite us to get to know God’s heart. His heart is merciful. We see this in the life of Jesus: He shared mercy intentionally. In each meeting, he was aware of the movements in His heart, but also of that of others, and then reacted mercifully.

In the beatitudes of Jesus, we learn that the pathway to a happy life is to care for others (to be merciful). To be merciful asks that I look past my own needs, and in my meetings, become aware intentionally of the needs of others. It asks that I, in relationships, pay attention to the movements in my heart that reflect God’s heart, and then react to it.

Exercise:

This evening, think back on your day. Where did you come into contact with someone in need – physically, spiritually, or emotionally? What emotional effect did this have on you (on your heart)? Speak to God about it.

Repetition Prayer:

Lord, give me the grace to be merciful.