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Monday, May 10, 2027

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Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Matthew 5:7King James Version

Plain English

Jesus says, "Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy." Blessed means living under God's glad kindness, and the merciful both give mercy and receive it. This is not a bargain that earns salvation. It is the way of people who know they need mercy too.

Devotional

A grandchild's elbow sends a water glass off the side table, and the water runs toward the rug. The child freezes, waiting for the size of your voice. Mercy kneels with a towel instead of a lecture. People who have received mercy from God have a reason to hand it on in a small household mess.

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