One Word Prompt ~ Five Minutes of Writing ~ No Editing
Today's Prompt: MERCY
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I'm from a southern family and as such I grew up with sayings that had multiple meanings totally dependent on the situation. One of the well used phrases is "Lord Have Mercy". The meaning changes with punctuation or voice inflection.
I'm from a southern family and as such I grew up with sayings that had multiple meanings totally dependent on the situation. One of the well used phrases is "Lord Have Mercy". The meaning changes with punctuation or voice inflection.
"Lord. Have. Mercy!" is best used with a raised eyebrow to denote an aura of disbelief or disgust. The interesting thing is that I don't think it is ever really being directed to the Lord. It is usually being directed at someone's momma, as in saying, "Lord have mercy! Why would you let your child . . ."
Lately I've found myself crying out "LORD, have mercy!" I beg Him not to give me what I deserve but in His loving grace I ask for undeserved mercy. I'm overwhelmed by His goodness in extending this to all of us. May I learn from Him how to extend mercy to others.
My prayer is that when I hear the phrase "Lord Have Mercy" I will pause and reflect on the vast meaning of it. And the next time I use it, may I use it wisely!
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My prayer is that when I hear the phrase "Lord Have Mercy" I will pause and reflect on the vast meaning of it. And the next time I use it, may I use it wisely!
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Hello there...I'm a Southern girl too and around my parts, it sounded more like "Lawd...Have Mercy!"
ReplyDeleteAnd I love that song- it was the first thing I thought of when I read the prompt! So glad to have met you here today!
Your inflection is spot on! Some things just stick don't they? Loved this prompt and the direction it made my thoughts go. I really do need to focus on what I am really saying.
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You have a wonderful perspective and I love that you want to really understand the meaning of such a phrase. Thank you for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind comments. It's been several hours now and I'm still thinking about mercy. This is such a good exercise for all of us!
DeleteHi Fitzysmom! I am coming over from FMF.
ReplyDeleteSometimes we do hear things and don't really understand what they mean. Mercy is like that for me. I liked this prompt today because it made me think a lot more about the concept, much like it did for you. What a gift that is!
So nice to meet you today! You have a vibrant blog :)
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Ceil . . . thank you for your kind words! I'm enjoying reading everyone's response to the prompt. I love how each of us are varied and the same. That's what makes life so beautiful.
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I will never hear "Lord have mercy!" the same again! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat thoughts and I really was drawn in by your graphic at the top - beautiful!
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