“It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new   every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23.

It’s early in the morning. The dawn of a new day has arrived. As I move around, the quietness of the house and the absence of noise usher in a calm and serene peace that starts the day. All of yesterday’s worries are briefly on hold as we face a new beginning, a fresh start!

Our spiritual life should excite our senses and mind even more. The Lord promises us that His mercies and compassion are ushered in anew to us every morning. “It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23.

God’s amazing grace gives us a fresh start each day… regardless of what we did or did not do, failed at or succeeded at, whether through physical, mental, or spiritual pain or not; His compassion is unfailing and provides hope, peace, and guidance for us in the day ahead.

Peace of mind and heart is a choice. Assumptions about the future are just that. Only God knows and holds the future. He is orchestrating the circumstances of everything around us. If things were rough yesterday, it is only because of God’s compassion and mercy that they weren’t worse. In Him, we have the assurance that we are not alone. It is by His grace that all our needs will be provided. He is our everlasting portion and is faithfully working all things out for our good.

The reality is that things do happen. We do not wake up every morning, as some would say, cheery-eyed and bushy-tailed! But praise God, in times of affliction, unrest, or pain, our hope is in the Lord. Romans 5:3-5 states, “And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.”

I admonish you to take a few moments and pull out your faith reports this morning. Think back on the goodness of God and all that He has done. His sweet peace will begin to flood your soul with the assurance that wherever you are, whatever is happening, God has it all in His hands!

My friends, today is a new beginning, a wonderful gift from God, filled with hope for His blessings. Let us remain steadfast in prayer, focused and expectant, trusting God to provide for our journey, for as scripture reminds us, great is His faithfulness!

May the blessings of hope, faith, and love guide us today and always—confident that God’s faithfulness will sustain and empower us as we step into a new beginning!