"For it is most impossible that we should beseech mercy and grace, and not have it."
Julian of Norwich (Ch. 41)
Whenever we ask God for mercy, for grace, we receive what we asked for. It's certain and sure. That is because it is always God's will to give us mercy and grace. He always wants to help us, to shower us with love, to show us compassion, to freely give to us. So there is no way that we could ask for help, for compassion, for tenderness, for love and care, for acceptance, and not receive those things. In fact, God is always pouring out mercy and grace on our lives. He is giving us compassion and unconditional love and help always, and even before we ask, for it is through His mercy and grace that we are even moved to pray for mercy and grace! And beyond that, even if we don't pray or forget to pray, His mercy and grace are still with us, working for our help. For that is just who He is. He is the God of all comfort, the God of all grace, the God of tender mercy, the God of compassion. So we can know for sure that grace and mercy are already with us to help us in our time of need. We can be sure we are gently enfolded in His arms of love and care right now, that His mercy and grace are here right now. Before time began, He had already planned to give us all we need in this very moment. It's just not possible to be outside of His mercy and grace. What rest there is in knowing this!
"But the Lord wants to have mercy on you. So he will rise up to give you his tender love."
Isaiah 30:18 (NIRV)
A Prayer: Thank You that You are already pouring Your grace and mercy on me before I even ask for help!