Many times in my marriage, when one of us was having a tough time, the other came up with the strength to carry us both for a while. So far, we haven’t had a time when we were both at the end of our ropes at the same time. It is a beautiful thing when it works out this way because we all need someone we can depend on from time to time.

But what about when it doesn’t? What if the person you thought you could depend on lets you down? They said they would call, but the phone doesn’t ring. They said they would meet you, but they don’t show up. They promised not to do something but did it anyway.

“Have mercy on those who waver;” ‭‭(Jude‬ ‭1‬:‭22,‬ ‭CSB)

Sadly, despite my best efforts, I let people down all the time. I’m far from perfect. No one is perfect, in fact.

Except Jesus.

Fortunately Jesus has never and will never let me down. He is always available and always keeps His promises. He listens, encourages, comforts, and always does the right thing.

And He forgives me every time I let Him down. Because of the mercy He has shown me, He asks me to show mercy to others when they let me down.

Dear God,

Thank you so much for your mercy when I fail you. Teach me how to extend that same mercy to others instead of judgment and bitterness. Give me the strength not to waver in my faithfulness and commitment to loving others.

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