Day 16: New Every Morning Lamentations 3:22-23
Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, how I praise and thank You that You are a gracious, loving, and long-suffering God. Help me not to be influenced by life’s circumstances. Instead, help me to keep the eyes of my heart on You. I know that Your plans and purposes are perfect. Thank You, Father, for Your steadfast love toward all Your children which is new every morning. All glory to Your holy name, AMEN.
Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23: “Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.”
- God’s Unchanging Nature: Consider how God’s character remains constant even when our circumstances change. His faithfulness is a cornerstone that we can rely on every day.
- Scripture: Hebrews 13:8: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”
- Daily Renewal: Consider how each morning brings a new opportunity to experience God’s mercy and grace. No matter what happened yesterday, today is a fresh start.
- Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16: “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.”
- Hope in Difficult Times: Lamentations was written during a time of great suffering, yet it speaks of hope. Consider on how we can find hope in God’s promises even during our darkest moments.
- Scripture: Romans 5:3-4: “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”
- Gratitude for God’s Faithfulness: Take time to thank God for His faithfulness in your life. Reflect on specific instances where you have seen His hand at work.
- Scripture: Psalm 100:4-5: “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.”
- Trust in God’s Timing: Think about the importance of trusting God’s timing. His mercies are new every morning, which means He provides exactly what we need when we need it.
- Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11: “He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart. Yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.”
- Living in God’s Grace: Consider how living in the awareness of God’s daily mercies can transform your attitude and actions. How can you extend that grace to others?
- Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9: “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”
- Strength in Weakness: Think about how God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness. His mercies provide the strength we need to face each day.
- Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9: “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
- Joy in the Morning: Think about the joy that comes from knowing God’s mercies are new every morning. How can you cultivate a joyful heart each day?
- Scripture: Psalm 30:5: “For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”
- Dependence on God: Consider how recognizing our need for God’s mercy each day fosters a deeper dependence on Him.
- Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
- Encouragement for Others: Consider on how you can use the truth of God’s daily mercies. Think about how you can encourage others who may be struggling.
- Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11: “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
Supporting Scriptures:
- Psalm 30:5: “For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning.”
- Isaiah 40:31: “But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.”
- Psalm 143:8: “Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, For in You do I trust; Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, For I lift up my soul to You.”
- Psalm 90:14: “Oh, satisfy us early with Your mercy, That we may rejoice and be glad all our days!”
- Isaiah 33:2: “O Lord, be gracious to us; We have waited for You. Be their arm every morning, Our salvation also in the time of trouble.”
- Psalm 5:3: “My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord; In the morning I will direct it to You, And I will look up.”
- Psalm 59:16: “But I will sing of Your power; Yes, I will sing aloud of Your mercy in the morning; For You have been my defense And refuge in the day of my trouble.”
- Psalm 92:2: “To declare Your lovingkindness in the morning, And Your faithfulness every night.”
- Psalm 119:147: “I rise before the dawning of the morning, And cry for help; I hope in Your word.”
- Isaiah 50:4: “The Lord God has given Me The tongue of the learned, That I should know how to speak A word in season to him who is weary. He awakens Me morning by morning, He awakens My ear To hear as the learned.”
- Zephaniah 3:5: “The Lord is righteous in her midst, He will do no unrighteousness. Every morning He brings His justice to light; He never fails, But the unjust knows no shame.”
- Exodus 16:21: “So they gathered it every morning, every man according to his need. And when the sun became hot, it melted.”
- Psalm 88:13: “But to You I have cried out, O Lord, And in the morning my prayer comes before You.”
- Proverbs 8:17: “I love those who love me, And those who seek me diligently will find me.”
- Psalm 46:5: “God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God shall help her, just at the break of dawn.”
Reflection: Lamentations 3:22-23 reminds us of the unwavering love and mercy of God. Despite the challenges and trials we face, His compassion and faithfulness are renewed every morning. This scripture encourages us to start each day with a fresh perspective. We can be confident, knowing that God’s mercies are always available to us. As we meditate on these supporting scriptures, let us remember God’s promises. His steadfast love never fails.
Closing Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your unconditional love. Thank You for Your goodness. I am grateful for Your loving-kindness to me and to all that are called by Your name. Great is Your faithfulness, and I praise You for You alone are worthy. Help me to patiently wait for You in humble submission to Your Holy Spirit. I will trust Your Word of grace even when I don’t understand. You are good to those who wait for You. Help me to seek You with all my heart. In Jesus’ name, AMEN.
