I had a revelation of sorts the other day. It wasn't a particularly good day. I'd just told the Universe I needed something to break. I was searching for a "goodness and mercy moment."
Well, I got to thinking about what that verse says, that Divine promise and Universal Truth--"Surely goodness and mercy will follow me ALL THE DAYS of my life," emphasis mine. So if that's true, then goodness and mercy aren't only present on the days I realize it, like the times those hounds of heaven have tackled me, taking me by surprise. No, they are always on my tail, like bloodhounds. I just don't always look for or recognize them.
I'm usually looking for the big surprises, the unexpected turn of events or a sudden human interaction that blesses me. But like this morning, it was a small, simple, seemingly mundane thing. I was waiting for a business to open and so I popped in my earbuds and played a song that inspires me. Today, that song hit me right in my soft spot and I began to tear up with happy tears. "The only thing I need I already have. The fullness of your mercy in my hands. The only one who loves me as I am..." and suddenly I recognized goodness and mercy were on me again. It was a gentle reminder that I am good enough, that I am loved, that I already have all that I need.
So don't always look for goodness and mercy to "attack you," to rattle you to your core. Sometimes they come gently and in seemingly mundane ways, through various media. Today, for me, it just happened to be music. Be present. Stay aware. Goodness and mercy just might surprise you.
Peace, love and positivity, my friends.
