January 30: His Mercies Are New Every Morning
Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV)
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
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When the World Feels Like It’s Falling Apart
Have you noticed it lately? That buzzing unease, like the air before a storm. Every corner of our culture feels heavy with tension. Turn on the news, scroll through your feed, or glance at the headlines: conspiracies, disasters, threats, and chaos seem to leap out at us. It’s relentless, isn’t it? Like a drip, drip, drip of fear that never stops.
I know because I’ve been there. I used to wake up and instantly dive into the digital abyss, chasing the latest crisis, feeding my anxiety one breaking news story at a time. My heart would race before my feet even hit the floor. It felt like the world was unraveling, and I was unraveling with it.
But here’s what I discovered: God’s mercy is bigger than the noise. Every single morning, He extends an invitation—to turn away from fear and lean into His truth. His mercies aren’t recycled or worn out; they are fresh, full, and waiting for us as the sun rises.
Today, let’s explore this promise that anchors the soul: His mercies are new every morning.
The Context of Lamentations 3:22-23
Lamentations isn’t exactly the book of the Bible most of us turn to for encouragement. It’s a book of sorrow, written by the prophet Jeremiah as he mourned the destruction of Jerusalem. The city was in ruins. Hope was hanging by a thread. And yet, right in the center of this grief-stricken lament, we find one of the most powerful declarations of God’s faithfulness:
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23).
This isn’t blind optimism or wishful thinking. Jeremiah doesn’t ignore the devastation around him. Instead, he looks straight into the darkness and declares God’s unshakable faithfulness.
God’s mercy isn’t rationed. It’s not something we have to earn or store up. It is poured out, fresh and abundant, every single morning.
The Media’s Storm vs. God’s Steady Morning
For years, I let fear set the tone for my day. I was plugged into the constant churn of breaking news, each story louder and scarier than the last. Economic collapse, political turmoil, environmental crises—it felt like the world was spiraling, and I was powerless to stop it.
I started noticing that my mornings felt heavier and heavier. Instead of starting my day with peace, I was feeding my mind a steady diet of anxiety. My thoughts were frantic. My heart was unsettled.
Then one day, I felt God whisper something so simple, yet so profound: Replace the lies with My truth.
I knew what He was asking me to do. It wasn’t about ignoring reality but about shifting my focus. Instead of letting the world dictate my emotions, I needed to start my day in the presence of the One who holds the world in His hands.
So, I did something radical: I left my phone in another room at night. When I woke up, instead of reaching for the latest headlines, I reached for my Bible. I spent time in God’s Word before anything else could speak into my heart.
And you know what? It changed everything.
The fear didn’t vanish overnight, but it started to loosen its grip. Each morning, as I let Scripture wash over me, I remembered: God’s love is unshakable. His mercy is inexhaustible. His faithfulness is unwavering.
The Faithfulness of God in a World of Uncertainty
God’s mercies being “new every morning” means that no matter how messy yesterday was, today is a fresh start. You don’t have to carry yesterday’s failures, regrets, or anxieties into today. God’s mercy, like the sunrise, comes whether or not we feel ready for it, whether or not we think we deserve it.
And here’s why that’s so crucial in today’s world: the enemy wants us to believe we’re stuck. He wants us to feel paralyzed by fear and overwhelmed by chaos. But God’s mercy breaks through that lie. It reminds us that His faithfulness is greater than our fear, that His love is deeper than our despair, and that His truth is stronger than the noise of the world.
Practical Steps: Replacing Fear with Faith
So how do we live in this truth? Here are a few steps that have helped me, and I believe they can help you too:
Start Your Morning with God Before you check your phone or turn on the news, spend time in the Word. Even five minutes of Scripture and prayer can transform your entire day. Lamentations 3:22-23 is a great place to start.
Limit Your Media Intake It’s good to stay informed, but be mindful of how much fear you’re consuming. Set boundaries around your news and social media habits.
Meditate on God’s Promises Write down Scriptures that remind you of God’s faithfulness. Keep them where you can see them. Let His promises be the anchor for your thoughts.
Take One Day at a Time Jesus said, “Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself” (Matthew 6:34). Focus on today. Trust that God’s mercy for today is enough for today.
God’s Mercy is the True Narrative
Here’s what I’ve learned: The world’s narrative thrives on fear, but God’s narrative over your life is one of steadfast love and fresh starts. Every morning when you wake up, God is already there, whispering, “You are not alone. My mercy is enough. My love will sustain you. My faithfulness will never fail you.”
That’s the truth that sets us free. That’s the promise that holds us steady when everything else feels uncertain.
A New Morning, Every Morning
So, what story will you believe today? The one that fuels fear, or the one that renews your faith?
God’s mercies are new every morning. His faithfulness is great. Let that be the foundation you stand on today and every day.
Let’s Close in a Prayer…
Lord, thank You for Your mercy that meets us fresh every morning. Help us to start each day with You, trusting in Your faithfulness. Replace our fear with faith. In Jesus’ name, amen.
An Invitation to go Deeper….
If you’re ready to reclaim your mornings and renew your mind in God’s Word, join the FaithLabz 30-Day Prayer Challenge. Let’s start each day with the story that truly matters: God’s love and faithfulness.
