The Lords tender mercies are real and they do not occur randomly or merely by coincidence

The Lords tender mercies are real and they do not occur randomly or merely by coincidence
Often the timing of his tender mercies helps us both discern and acknowledge them. They are very personal and individualized blessings, strength and protection, assurances, guidance, loving kindness, consolidation, support and spiritual gif...ts which we receive from and through Christ. Truly the lord suits his tender mercies according to the conditions of our heart at the time we receive it. So what is a tender mercy? First one that comes to mind is the gift of Faith . Second is appropriate confidence beyond your own capacity as you face challenges through knowing you are not alone. Third is the peace of conscience after repentance. Fourth is the ability to have persistence and Fortitude that hold you up and enable you to face the physical limitations of body and spiritual difficulties of life. Fifth is possessing the ability to face each new trial with cheerfulness. What I mean by this is You know you have reached a new plateau when you can laugh at your trial that you are facing and then begin to cry because you realize this is what the Lord intended. When we can laugh at our trials and cry because we see his hand in this you will find true inner peace.