For God chose to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour out his anger on us. ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:9 (NLT)
Merciful God,
THANKS: Thank you for choosing us -- choosing me -- to receive your mercy and not the angry response I deserve.
REGRETS: Unfortunately, I still think of you as an angry God to be appeased. It's as though the work of Christ means nothing. I need to quite thinking of you as mean.
INTERCESSION: Guide me into a new outlook on life -- and on you. Help me to see how you are driven by love.
PURPOSE: I'm going to ponder these two Bible verses until your mercy puts a long-lasting smile on my face.
Amen.