There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy | S1E26

PART SEVEN: Love Songs of the Godward Soul In this episode of St.Aub, we reflect on one of the most hope-filled truths of the Christian faith: the boundless mercy of God. When we pray, "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner," we do so with confidence because Jesus is the compassionate friend of sinners—the One who welcomes us, forgives us, and patiently heals our souls. Drawing from Scripture, the Jesus Prayer, and the wisdom of the saints, St.Aub explores why mercy is at the very heart of the Godward life. Rather than seeing sin merely as a legal offense, we're invited to understand it as a spiritual illness that Christ longs to heal. The more aware we become of our need for God's mercy, the more grateful we become for His grace, and the more merciful we become toward others. This episode invites you to think differently about repentance and confession. They are not exercises in shame, but acts of humility that open our hearts to God's transforming love. As we experience His mercy, we begin to extend that same mercy to family, friends, strangers, and even those who have wounded us. If this reflection resonated with you, consider subscribing and returning as we continue exploring the Godward path together. You’re always welcome here. And if you think of someone who might need this, feel free to share it. Topics in this video include God's mercy, the Jesus Prayer, repentance, confession, healing the soul, Eastern Orthodox spirituality, Christian transformation, forgiveness, and the Godward life. #ChristianYouTube #EasternOrthodox #OrthodoxChristianity #GodsMercy #JesusPrayer #Repentance #GodwardLife Continue watching more episodes at https://www.dickstaub.com/episodes