New Every Morning

In a world where much is conditional and performance based, where love is easily lost and faithfulness in people increasingly difficult to find, there's a beautiful reminder to believers in Lamentations 3.  

Jeremiah writes, "I have hope, the Lord's loving kindnesses never cease, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning."  Think of that. The Lord's goodness towards us and His compassion for us does not fail.  It does not wear out and does not change based on our good or bad behavior.  His kindness toward us is based on the faithfulness of His character and His mercies toward us are renewed with the dawn of each new day.

There's not a single day that goes by that I don't mess something up and fall short of what I'm called to be. There are days I'm not the wife I wish I was, or the mom I want to be. Despite my best efforts and intentions, I sometimes disappoint and hurt people.  Sin can leave us feeling broken, unworthy and despairing of ever living up to our calling as followers of Christ.  But when I read Jeremiah's words, they refresh my soul like a cool sip of cool water on a hot day.  

I feel the Lord whisper through Jeremiah, "yesterday is yesterday and today is today.  My mercy covered the failings of yesterday and they are brand new and sufficient to cover the failings of today."  I don't know if you've had a good week or a bad week, if you feel strengthened in your soul or discouraged to the point of defeat, but be encouraged, dear sister.  Let go of what is behind you and press on toward what is before you.  Today is a brand new day full of the lovingkindness and compassion of the Lord whose mercy and grace toward you isn't limited.  It is new every morning and it is enough for today.