Visit any playground and you might find a group of kids playing “Mercy.” This popular children’s game of strength and endurance also goes by other names such as “Peanuts” and “Uncle.” In the game, each player attempts to bend back the fingers of the other player until they can no longer stand the pain or reverse the situation, at which time the “losing” player cries out for mercy. Then the “winning” person releases the fingers to stop the pain.

Blessed be the Lord! For he has heard the voice of my pleas for mercy.

Psalm 28:6

In the scriptures leading to today’s verse, David expresses his suffering. He anxiously prays to God asking for mercy…and the Lord immediately answers his prayer. The pain stops and he experiences peace that leads him to bless the Lord.

Are you in pain and in need of God’s mercy today? Cry out to Him. He will hear you and answer. Your situation may not change, but He will bring peace and assurance and ease your suffering. And, instead of being the “loser” by crying out for mercy, you will be the “winner.” Pray also for the people and leaders of the nation to see their need for God’s mercy and forgiveness and call out to Him for deliverance.

Recommended Reading: Micah 7:7-10, 18-20

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