Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22-23
Some mornings greet us with joy. Others meet us with the weight of yesterday’s failures, unanswered prayers, or simply the fatigue of endurance. But in the midst of whatever we carry, God offers us a reset. Not just once, but every single day.
Jeremiah wrote Lamentations during one of the darkest times in Israel’s history. Jerusalem had fallen. The people were exiled. The pain was deep. And yet, in the middle of his sorrow, Jeremiah speaks one of the most hope-filled truths in all of Scripture: God’s mercies are new every morning.
The word “mercy” in Hebrew points to God’s steadfast love, His kindness, and His deep compassion. Even when we are at our lowest, God’s love doesn’t wear out. It doesn’t run dry. It’s fresh each day, like the morning dew.
This passage also declares: “Great is Your faithfulness.” That means God is consistent even when we’re not. We may fall short, we may doubt, but He remains faithful to His promises.
And finally, Jeremiah makes a choice: “The Lord is my portion.” In other words, God is enough. When everything else is stripped away, when we’re uncertain about tomorrow, we can still say, “I have all I need in Him.” That’s why our hope isn’t just wishful thinking. It’s anchored in the unchanging character of God.
Pray
Lord, thank You for the mercy You’ve given me today. Even when I don’t feel worthy, You remain faithful. Help me rest in Your compassion and trust that I have all I need in You. Teach me to wake up each day with fresh hope, knowing that Your love never fails. In Jesus’ name, amen.
