Week Forty-Three: His Mercy Endures
This Week’s Readings
Day 1: Psalms 136-142
Day 2: Psalms 143-150
Day 3: Romans 1-4
Day 4: Romans 5-8
Day 5: Romans 9-12
Day 6: Romans 13-16
Day 7: Catch up
Reflections
What is your personal definition of mercy?
If you had to name three things you're thankful for that didn't have to do with money, what would those things be?
Have you ever found yourself in a space where you can admit that you were ungrateful or failed to be thankful? Explain.
Reflections from The Bible in 52 Weeks by Dr. Kimberly Moore
GraceNotes - My Reflections
Psalm 136:1
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His love endures forever.
Psalm 136:1 is one of those verses that just sticks, right? It’s a verse I keep tucked in my heart because it reminds me of a truth that keeps my faith grounded: God is good. Not “sometimes good,” not “good when life is easy,” but always good. To have that crazy, unshakable, blind faith, you have to fully believe that even when things don’t feel good, even when life is messy and hard, God still is.
Here’s the thing about Christianity: there’s no promise that everything will be smooth sailing. No guarantee that you’ll always feel good, or even be good. What we do have is a promise that God is good. And His goodness shows up in His love, His grace, His mercy—in the way He loves us in spite of us.
So, here’s my challenge: hide this truth in your heart. Anchor yourself in it. Let it resonate deep. Write it on a sticky note. Scribble it on your mirror. Get it tattooed (okay, maybe not literally…unless?). Do whatever you have to do to remember it. Because when the storms come—and they will—this is the kind of truth that will hold you steady. Don’t forget it. I won’t.
Romans 8:1
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
“There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” This verse is the mic drop of grace, the ultimate reminder that our identity in Christ is secure. The Bible is full of imagery and truth about our unity with God: He’s the vine, we’re the branches; the Holy Spirit dwells in us; the church is the bride, and Jesus is the bridegroom; we’re joint heirs in His kingdom. These aren’t just poetic metaphors—they’re declarations of how deeply connected we are to Him.
Here’s what I know: because He chose us, died for us, lives in us, and loves us, we are not condemned. Yes, Jesus is grieved when we fall, and yes, the Holy Spirit will convict us to steer us back on track. But conviction is not condemnation. Jesus doesn’t turn His back on us. He doesn’t shame us, and He certainly doesn’t cast us out.
When the enemy—that sneaky snake—whispers lies that drape us in guilt and shame, we need to remember: that’s not Jesus. When judgmental voices rise, when isolation creeps in, when we feel unworthy, we need to anchor ourselves in this truth: Love corrects, but love doesn’t cast out. Jesus doesn’t shame; He redeems. He doesn’t discard; He restores.
So, when guilt tries to weigh you down, when shame knocks at your door, remember who you belong to. In Christ, there is no condemnation—only love that covers, heals, and sets you free.
Romans 12:2
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
Sister, if I had a dollar for every time my mama hit me with, “You are in the world, not of it,” I’d be out here living in the UAE in a paid-off house. She said it so much, it’s practically tattooed on my soul. And honestly? She was right. Like Kendrick said, “They not like us.” And truthfully? We not like them. And I’m more than okay with that.
It’s so easy to get caught up in the patterns of this world—the hustle, the scrolling, the endless pressure to Keep up with the Kardashians. But here’s the truth: we’re not called to blend in; we’re called to stand out. God didn’t create you to be a carbon copy of the culture. He created you to be you, rooted in His word, reflecting His image.
So, don’t forget whose you are and who you are. Your individuality? That’s God-designed. Your transformation? That’s His work in you. Stand firm in that truth, even when it feels easier to go with the flow. Let God renew your mind daily and remind you that being set apart isn’t a burden—it’s a blessing.d in what we achieve; it’s found in whose arms we rest. Sometimes the most profound act of faith is learning to hush the chaos of our hearts and embrace the stillness.
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