Lamentations 3:22-23 (King James Version)
22It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
23They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
Aren't you glad for God's mercy and compassion? I'll be honest, most days I feel like I must exhaust my allotted supply of mercy for the day with all of my failures, faults, worries, questions, and prayers. I'm a pretty high maintenance child of God. But I've been reminded lately and have found it encouraging to remember that God's mercies are brand new every morning. So when I roll out of the bed (and these days, I am rolling!) and my feet touch the floor, regardless of how much of God's mercy and compassion I consumed the day before, there's a fresh supply waiting for whatever the day brings.
This week has been another particularly stressful week, and I'll spare you the details because I don't want to complain. But I have to admit, I've been relying heavily on the grace of God to keep me sane. A wise friend of mine has reminded me that the best way to cope is to take it one day at a time. And if I take it one day at a time and rely completely on the mercy of God, then I should be able to make it!
One of the songs I have on my blog play list is "Forever God is faithful; Forever God is strong; Forever God is with us; Forever, and ever..."
What a comforting thought! God's mercies are new every morning and His grace is sufficient. Thank you, Jesus.
May God bless!
Bethany
" 'Tis grace that brought me safe thus far
ReplyDeleteand grace will lead me home."
Isn't his Grace just amazing!
You and your family has been in my thoughts and prayers a lot this week. Praying that God will give you strength.
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