God's Glory Church

“For His mercy has not ended, it is new every morning.” — Lamentations 3:22-23

For three years, Susan didn’t buy anything for herself, except for basic necessities. The Covid-19 pandemic has affected my friend’s income and she has switched to a frugal lifestyle. “One day, while cleaning the apartment, I noticed how shabby and faded my things looked, – she shared. – It was then that I began to miss new things, the feeling of freshness and excitement. Everything around seemed dim and seemed to hint that there was nothing to look forward to in the future.”

Unexpectedly, Susan found encouragement in the book of Lamentations of Jeremiah, which the prophet wrote after the fall of Jerusalem. In it, Jeremiah describes the unhealed wound of grief that the prophet himself and his people suffered. However, in the midst of the despair of sorrow lies a reliable ground for hope – God’s love. “For His mercy does not end, it is new every morning” (Lamentations 3:22-23).

Susan realized that God’s deep love is constantly breaking out every day. When circumstances make us feel like we have nothing left to hope for, we can remember God’s faithfulness and expect His provision. We can confidently hope in God, knowing that our hope will never be in vain (vv. 24-25) because it is based on His steadfast love and mercy.

“God’s love is my ‘something new’ every day,” says Susan, “and I can look forward with hope.”

When did you think your circumstances were hopeless? How does the promise of God’s unfailing love give you hope?

Dear God, thank you that each day brings with it your steadfast love.

Author: Karen Huang