Life is not always easy. There were times when I felt lost, hurt, and full of anger. I carried pain from the past and frustration about things I could not change. But through my journey with my Higher Power and Al-Anon, I learned something powerful—mercy.
Mercy is more than just forgiving someone. It is choosing kindness when someone doesn’t deserve it. It is showing love when it would be easier to walk away. It is offering grace, just as God has given it to us.
Today, I want to share how my Higher Power and Al-Anon showed me the beauty of mercy and how I learned to share it with others.
Finding Mercy in My Own Life
Before I could show mercy to others, I had to see how much mercy had already been given to me.
I have made mistakes. I have hurt people, even when I didn’t mean to. I have struggled with anger, fear, and resentment. But through it all, God never gave up on me. His mercy covered my failures. He gave me chance after chance to grow and heal.
Al-Anon also taught me about mercy. When I first came to the group, I was filled with pain. I blamed others for my struggles. I wanted them to change, but I didn’t see how I needed to change, too.
Through the 12 Steps, I learned to look at my own heart. I saw how holding on to resentment only hurt me. I learned that I could not control others, but I could control my own actions. And most of all, I learned that just as I had received mercy, I needed to show it to others.
Choosing to Show Mercy
Showing mercy is not always easy. Sometimes, people hurt us deeply. Sometimes, we want justice instead of kindness. But mercy is not about what feels fair—it is about love.
One day, I realized I had been holding onto anger toward someone who had hurt me. I told myself they didn’t deserve my kindness. But then I remembered all the times God had forgiven me. I remembered the mercy Al-Anon had shown me when I first walked through those doors, broken and lost.
So, I made a choice. I decided to let go of my anger. I chose to show kindness instead of bitterness. I didn’t do it because they deserved it—I did it because mercy had been given to me first.
How You Can Show Mercy Today
Take a moment to think about God’s mercy in your life. Has He forgiven you? Has He shown you patience? Has He given you second chances?
Now, think about someone in your life who needs that same mercy from you. It could be a friend, a family member, or even a stranger. Maybe they hurt you. Maybe they don’t deserve your kindness. But mercy isn’t about what they deserve—it’s about reflecting God’s love.
Here are a few simple ways to show mercy:
Forgive someone who has wronged you. Let go of the grudge and choose peace.
Be patient with someone who frustrates you. Remember that we all have struggles.
Offer kindness, even when it’s hard. A smile, a kind word, or a helping hand can make a difference.
Pray for someone who has hurt you. Ask God to give you a heart of compassion.
Living a Life of Mercy
Mercy is not just a one-time choice. It is a way of life. Every day, we have the chance to reflect God’s love through our actions. When we choose mercy, we bring healing to ourselves and others.
Lord, give me a heart of compassion, patience, and forgiveness, that I may glorify You in my actions. Help me to show mercy, just as You have shown it to me.
If you are struggling with anger or pain, I encourage you to take it to your Higher Power. Trust that He can heal your heart. And if you need support, Al-Anon is a place where you can find understanding and hope.
The world needs more mercy. Let it start with you.
You gottawanna be safe and free how is your life are sharing love or are you sharing anger
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