Have you ever felt defeated after trying your best and then falling short? Do you find it hard to accept God’s forgiveness when you fail? Mercy is a beautiful gift God freely offers us, but often, we struggle to receive it. It was unexpected and unplanned. A note slipped free from between the pages of my Bible and landed quietly in my hand. I didn’t remember reading the verse, much less writing it down. It was awe-inspiring to see it on a morning when I needed it most—a visible, tangible reminder that our heavenly Father is always loving, caring, and pursuing us. Even more remarkable was that God’s grace and…