“Once you had no identity as a people; now you are God’s people. Once you received no mercy; now you have received God’s mercy.” ~ 1 Peter 2:10 (NLT)
Lord God, Thank you for giving us an identity. In your mercy you continue to round up strays to form a new flock. Admittedly I don't always take that identity very seriously. In doing so I short-change the value of your mercy. Help me to catch a fresh glimpse of who I am -- who we are -- because of your mercy. I'm going to live as a valued member of your flock. Amen.