Since the release of Mercy Mild, I have deeply appreciated hearing the stories and reflections shared by readers. Many have expressed how God has used the words to touch their lives, challenge their faith, and shift their perspective during this Advent season. Below, I’ve compiled some of the most impactful quotes that readers have shared with me. My prayer is that these words will encourage you to reflect on the wonder of Christ this Christmas.
1. “The eternal One—who exists outside of time—chose to enter time. Chose Bethlehem. Chose to become as small and vulnerable as any of us. Not because He had to, but because He wanted to.”
2. “How often do we miss God because He shows up differently than we expect? We look for raw power, and He gives us willing sacrifice. We seek a warrior-king, and He sends a servant. We expect a throne, and we get a manger.”
3. “The Owner of everything chose to own nothing. His first throne was a feeding trough. His last was a cross.”
4. “Jesus was not a name picked from a baby book. It was a mission statement wrapped in two syllables.”
5. “Sometimes we’re more like those innkeepers in Bethlehem than we’d like to admit. Too busy. Too distracted. Too normal to notice when God is about to break in. But He’s giving us another chance. Right now. To wake up. To look up. To live like people who know their King is coming.”
6. “That manger became the new Mercy Seat, where God said, ‘Enough with the distance. I’m moving in.’ That sacred chest, that holy Ark – people couldn’t even touch it without risking death. But the manger? God became touchable. Holdable.”
7. “The same Jesus who took His first steps in Nazareth will one day split the sky in glory. That truth isn’t meant to be a distant theological idea. It should wake us up. Ignite us. Infuse every moment with purpose.”
Thank you to everyone who has shared how Mercy Mild has impacted you. It’s a blessing to walk this journey with you. If you’ve found encouragement through the book, I’d love to hear your story or see your review. You can leave a review here.
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