Slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness and truth.
Psalm 86:15
The Lord is gracious and merciful;
Slow to anger and great in lovingkindness.
The Lord is good to all,
And His mercies are over all His works.
Psalm 145:8-9
Mercy is "an act of kindness, love or (compassion) shown to someone; it presupposes the existence of a relationship between the parties involved." The Complete Word Study Old Testament
We have seen for several days that part of God's character is that He is steadfastly trustworthy and will never turn evil. He loves us and today's attribute shows us that even though He is righteous and just, He also shows us compassion and is kind to us. So many times we don't deserve kindness or compassion from Him because we purposely make choices that go against His will for us. I am so grateful for the mercy He shows to me!
This picture was taken at the Billy Graham Training Center chapel in Ashville, North Carolina.
Today's Recipe - Raisin Sauce
Southern Living
1/2 cup raisins (or craisins)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup currant jelly
1/2 tsp grated orange rind
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp cornstarch
dash of salt
dash of ground allspice
Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Combine brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, and allspice; stir into orange juice mixture. Cook over medium heat 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Serve sauce warm over ham or pork roast. Yield: 1 cup.
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