"Mercy is choosing pardon over punishment, forgiveness over fury, kindness over contempt. Not because they deserve it, but because they don't. To be clear, mercy is not codependence or covering up a crime. That would be enabling. Mercy, sourced in divine love, always has the other person's best interest in mind. It pays the price of someone else’s mistake, absorbing the expense and covering the cost."

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"Maybe you’re in a weary season, too, and you could use today’s reminder: God sees you. He cares for you. And He will provide for you in unexpected ways, maybe even through the kindness of a friend..."

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"What gift is God giving you? What call has He placed on you? Is it starting a podcast? Writing a book? Joining the worship team? Opening a business?

You don’t have to figure it all out before you say yes. You don’t have to be the best to begin. You just have to open the gift in faith."

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"Until you know who you really are — not what you do or whom you’re related to — you will struggle to know your place in the world.

Before there was a husband or kids or a job, even before you drew your first breath, you were a child of the Most High God. And you’re still His kid, even now. Once you realize Whose you are, you can know who you are."

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"When we stop trying to be Jesus, the astonishing result is that we actually become more like Him. We hear the Father more clearly. We see the paths before us. We become more like Jesus, not by trying harder, but by trusting deeper."

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Life takes its toll. The more we experience, the more we may start to see ourselves in light of what’s happened to us instead of what God thinks about us. In fact, we may fear that our damage is irreparable, and it may keep us from drawing closer to Him. In Embrace Your New, Melissa reminds readers of the depth of God’s compassion and the strength of His restorative power. It will refresh your mind and heart with the truth that God makes all things new, especially us!

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"We forgive because we love God. We forgive because we love others. We forgive out of obedience. We forgive because it sets us free."

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"But if she's lonely, take heart. High school does end, eventually. And until that time, God is with her in the hallways, lunchroom, and classroom. He's with you, too, as you pray her through these years."

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