I am a person who has received mercy- there is doubt about it! There was a time when I lived a life that was in darkness…a life that deserved a punishment for the wrongs I had done even though I looked like a good person. 

As a person who was convicted of no crime nor ever done “hard time”…

it would be easy to say that I am being overly dramatic about my past.

But once I stepped out of the darkness and into the LIGHT I knew mercy had been given to me. I saw myself for what I was…I knew my sinful heart.

I have been called out of the dark to proclaim the LIGHT!

My value now comes from being one of God’s children, not from what I can achieve or accomplish on my own merit. I have worth because of what GOD does and not on what I do.

I will find rest, O my soul, in God alone;

MY HOPE COMES FROM HIM.

               He alone is my rock and my salvation;

               He is my fortress, I WILL NOT BE SHAKEN.

                                             My salvation and my honor depend on God;

                                              He is my mighty rock, MY REFUGE.

                                                                           Trust in Him at all times, O people;

                                                                            POUR OUT YOUR HEARTS TO HIM,

                                                                             for God is our refuge.

  is~

Psalm 62:5-8