Lamentations 3:22-
23 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never
come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (NRSV)
I’ve always loved these
verses for several reasons. First of all, they remind me of a dear old couple
from Scotland who often sang this as a duet in worship. After decades of
marriage, they epitomized all of the love, grace, and faith that these
scriptures express.
Secondly, I need this
promise from God every single morning of my life. I am far from perfect and
cannot get through a single day without sinning. This means that I create a gap
between myself and God each day. However, when I wake up in the morning, a new
day begins with God’s mercy and forgiveness, faithfulness and love. It’s a
beautiful and sacred gift that I will cherish as long as I live.
Application: Start off
each day with a smile. God has graciously forgiven us and faithfully loves us,
so what more can we possibly need? 😊
Prayer: Lord God, thank
You for the gift of grace and the blessing of love each day. Enable us to share
these blessings will all whom we encounter today. In Christ’s Holy Name, we
thankfully pray. Amen.
John Stuart is the pastor
of Erin
Presbyterian Church in Knoxville,
Tennessee. Come and join us for worship each Sunday at 11:00 AM. You will be
made very welcome 😊
Today’s image is one of
John’s drawings called ‘Mackintosh Rose. If you would like to view a larger
version, please click this link: Rose.
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