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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 (KJV)

Reflection

Written in the rubble of Jerusalem, this is not optimism from a comfortable place. It is a decision to remember God's character when circumstances say otherwise. Mercy arrives daily, like manna — enough for today.

Context

Lamentations is a set of five poems grieving the fall of Jerusalem in 587 BC. This line sits at the exact centre of the book.

A prayer for today

Faithful God, thank you that your mercy did not run out yesterday. Give me enough for today. Amen.

Related passages

Psalm 30:5 · Isaiah 40:28–31

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