His Mercy Never Runs Out
There have been many mornings over the past couple of years when I've found myself praying the exact same prayer I prayed the day before. I pray for Tim. I pray for wisdom as I navigate another appointment or another decision. I pray for strength on days when I already know the weight I'm carrying feels heavier than I'd like to admit. I pray for peace when uncertainty tries to settle into my heart. Sometimes I catch myself thinking, "Lord, here I am again asking You for the very same things." I wonder if you've ever felt that way too. I think, without even realizing it, we sometimes begin treating God's mercy the way we experience human patience. We know what it's like to wear someone out by asking for help too often or making the same mistake more than once. We know what it's like to apologize for needing someone again because we don't want to become a burden. Somewhere along the way, we quietly begin believing that perhaps God feels the sam...