What does the mercy of God mean?

Mercy appears in the Bible as it relates to forgiveness or withholding punishment. But the Bible also defines mercy beyond forgiveness and withholding punishment. God shows his mercy for those who are suffering through healing, comfort, the alleviation of suffering and caring about those in distress.

How can I provoke the mercy of God?

Therefore, we can provoke His mercy early and now by doing any or all the following acts of obedience.

Confess and Forsake Your Sins. ...

Maintain Divine Presence. ...

Engage in Concentrated and Consecrated Prayers. ...

Be Conscious of God's Love. ...

Sow Seeds of Mercy. ...

Acknowledge His Prerogative of Mercy. ...

Seek God Early and Now