Praise God for His forgiveness, and for the divine mercy that meets us right where we are. If you’ve ever felt the crushing weight of guilt, the ache of shame, or the sting of failure, you’re not alone. We’ve been there too. The good news? God’s mercy never runs out. The Forgiving God we serve doesn’t hold your past over you—He redeems it.
“The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse, nor will He harbor His anger forever; He does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities.” — Psalm 103:8-10 (NIV)
We are not defined by our mistakes. Instead, we are invited into the presence of a forgiving God whose divine mercy rewrites our story.
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Why We Praise God and Celebrate His Mercy
To praise God is to center our lives on His grace and mercy. His divine mercy is the very reason we are not consumed by shame. Every time we stumble, God doesn’t push us away—He draws us near.
Jesus illustrated this in the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32). The father’s open arms reflect the forgiving God we serve. And we, like the prodigal, are welcomed—not with scorn, but with celebration.
“Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.” — Isaiah 1:18 (NIV)
God’s mercy isn’t theory—it’s transformation. And when we experience it, our only right response is to praise God with everything we have.
A True Story: God's Mercy in Real Life
We love to praise God not only for what He does but for who He is—and stories of His forgiveness remind us that He is always near. One story from our community powerfully illustrates divine mercy in action.
A woman shared, “For years, I carried the shame of a broken past—decisions I regretted, words I couldn’t take back, wounds I caused and received. I thought I had strayed too far for grace. But one night, in the quiet of my room, I broke down and whispered, ‘God, if You’re still there, please don’t give up on me.'”
She told us what happened next was nothing short of a miracle. Not outward fireworks, but an inward flood of peace. It was as if God Himself whispered, “You are mine. I forgive you.” That was the first time she experienced God’s mercy—not just as a concept, but as a reality. The weight of condemnation began to lift. Slowly, day by day, healing took root.
Today, she says, “I praise God not only because He set me free but because He stayed with me through my healing. He was never in a rush, never impatient. He reminded me daily of His forgiveness until I could believe it for myself.”
Her story is one of many. Every time someone turns back to God, divine mercy meets them there. Whether through a whispered prayer or a broken cry, the Forgiving God always responds. And that, friends, is reason enough to praise God again and again.
A Prayer to the Forgiving God
Heavenly Father, I come before You with a heart full of thanksgiving and humility. Above all, I praise God for Your never-ending mercy. Although I fall short time and again, You continue to extend grace that is beyond understanding. Because of Your love, I can face each day renewed.
You are the forgiving God—slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and rich in divine mercy. Despite my failings, You never walk away. Instead, You draw me closer. When I run from You, You pursue me. When I’m silent in shame, You speak peace to my heart. Not only do You forgive, but You forget. You cast my sins into the depths of the sea (Micah 7:19). What a glorious, undeserved gift!
Lord, I remember the times when guilt tried to chain me, yet Your truth broke every lie. I recall moments when regret echoed louder than hope, yet Your voice reassured me of Your promises. Again and again, I choose to praise God—not because of my goodness, but because of Your overwhelming goodness. Even when I doubt myself, You never doubt Your love for me.
Your Word says, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). I hold fast to this promise. Because of Your forgiveness, I walk in freedom. Because of Your mercy, I walk in confidence. And because of Your compassion, I walk in hope.
So today, I lift my voice. I praise God with everything within me. I exalt the forgiving God who restores, redeems, and renews. May my life be a living testimony of divine mercy. Let every breath I take glorify the God who saved me—not once, but daily. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
6 Reasons to Praise God for His Mercy
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God Redeems Our Failures
“He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west.” — Psalm 103:12 (NLT) -
God Restores Our Joy
“Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.” — Psalm 51:12 (NIV) -
God Transforms Our Weaknesses
“My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV) -
God Turns Our Mess into a Message
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God Invites Us to Start Again
“Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning.” — Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV) -
God Never Leaves or Forsakes Us
“Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” — Hebrews 13:5 (NIV)
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God's Mercy: The Gospel's Core Message
At the heart of the gospel is one unshakable truth: God’s mercy is greater than our sin. While the world says we must earn love or prove our worth, God flips the script. He offers unconditional grace through Jesus Christ.
We praise God because He chose mercy over judgment. As Romans 5:8 reminds us, “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” This is not casual compassion—it’s sacrificial love.
Divine mercy isn’t a passive feeling. It’s an active force. God stepped into humanity, bore our burden, and gave us new life. That’s why we praise the forgiving God: not for temporary fixes, but for eternal redemption.
Still, many people struggle to receive this kind of mercy. Maybe you do too. Maybe your inner critic is louder than God’s Word. If so, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: God’s mercy speaks louder than shame. His love is not based on what you do, but on who He is.
As Billy Graham once said, “No matter how far we have strayed, God is always willing to forgive and bring us back.” That’s the message of the gospel.
To praise God daily is to remind our hearts of what Jesus has already done. We don’t fight for forgiveness—we receive it. We don’t earn divine mercy—we live in it. And every time we forget, the gospel calls us back home.
So today, rest in that truth and allow it move you to gratitude. Additionally, let it drive you to worship and lead you to praise God all over again.
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Dave Wright
June 30, 2018 at 11:07 amThese declarations are such a blessing. Thank you.
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July 20, 2018 at 3:01 pmTha is for the encouragement Dave. God bless
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July 20, 2018 at 3:02 pmThank you, I meant