Day 5: Rest in His Mercy

Invitation to Rest

As you settle in to spend time with God today, try to find a quiet space where you won't be interrupted. Silence your phone. Grab your journal and a pen. Sit comfortably with your hands open in a posture that allows you to receive from the Lord.

Take a few slow, deep breaths:

Breathe in: God's peace
Breathe out: Any distractions

Opening Prayer: "Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening. Open my eyes to see, my ears to hear, and my heart to receive what You want to say to me today."

Today's Scripture Reading

Read today's passage slowly a few times and listen with your heart.

Hebrews 4:15-16 (CSB) - For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin. Therefore, let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in time of need.

After reading, pause for a moment and then reflect: What word or phrase catches my attention?

Meditation

Read the passage again, slowly, focusing on your word or phrase.

Jesus, tempted in every way, did not sin. It's easy for us to think, He accomplished this because He was God, but He laid that all down even before His birth. Jesus, however, understood who He was in His Father. Imagine Jesus coming boldly to God in prayer as His son. Now imagine yourself, entering the throneroom of your Father in Heaven with the boldness of a beloved daughter or son. There, His mercy and grace awaits you.

Take a moment to reflect on these questions.

What hinders you from approaching God with boldness today?
How has God already shown you His grace and mercy in your life?

Conversation with God (Prayer)

Read through the passage one more time, allowing the Scripture to lead you to respond to God in prayer. Open your heart and be honest with him about what you are experiencing. Talk to Him about what comes to mind, and how He might be inviting you to respond.

Are you feeling led toward a prayer of praise? repentance? a plea for help or healing?

Contemplation

Rest in the awareness of God's presence, remaining open to anything else the Holy Spirit might stir in your heart. If your mind wanders, gently redirect your thoughts toward God. Simply be still. Enjoy a moment of fellowship with God that goes deeper than words.

Rest. Breathe. Be.

Closing Prayer

"Father, remind me that I am worthy to approach you with anything. Help me to come boldly to you today, to give to you whatever holds me back and receive your mercy and grace in return. Bless me today Lord that I may in turn be a blessing to those near me. Amen."