Quiet Time: Mercy - Prayer

There’s a story about a young mother who found herself in the quiet of dawn, her house still wrapped in slumber. In that sacred moment, with the sun just beginning to poke through the curtains, she sat at her kitchen table with a steaming cup of coffee. The weight of her worries pressed on her heart. She had recently lost her job, and the uncertainty of her family’s future felt overwhelming.

As she began to pray, the words came slowly, like the rhythm of her heart. She recalled the promise of Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” With each repetition of those words, she felt the comfort of God’s mercy wrap around her, like a warm blanket on a chilly morning.

This simple act of prayer transformed her fear into hope. She realized that in her vulnerability, she was not alone; God was guiding her, even in the uncertainty. Each prayer became an act of perseverance, a stepping stone on her journey, allowing her to glorify God with her life as she embraced His divine plan.

Brothers and sisters, it is in these quiet moments of prayer that we encounter the richness of God’s mercy. They remind us that we are cradled in His care, and that every challenge we face is an opportunity for His glory to shine through us. When you feel overwhelmed, let your prayers be a refuge, a conversation with the One who knows your future. In those still moments, you will find hope, peace, and the comforting presence of God.