Lamentations 3:23
They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
LAMENTATIONS 3:23
“Great is thy faithfulness” follows with the claim that God’s mercies are new every morning. The morning dynamic signals fresh opportunity for grace daily. In a context of chronic distress, this refrain presses a rhythm of renewal: each day begins with divine faithfulness, offering renewed strength, perspective, and mercy. The phrase concludes a set of lines that acknowledge pain yet anchor hope in God’s unchanging character.
Theologically, this underlines God’s constancy and benevolence as the basis for hope. The nature of God as faithful—unchanging, reliable, generous—constitutes the bedrock of faithful living, especially under pressure. The freshness of mercy each day invites believers to trust anew, rather than rehash yesterday’s sorrows.
Each morning, set an intention to receive God’s new mercy. Simple practices: start with a brief morning prayer acknowledging God’s faithfulness, read a verse about God’s steadfast love, and plan one act of mercy you will extend today. Let this rhythm shape resilience, enabling you to face the day with renewed hope rather than brittle optimism.
Cross-References: Psalm 89:1-2; Lamentations 3:24; Isaiah 43:18-19; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18