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Picking up where we left off . . .

If God’s mercies are new every morning, the question becomes not only what God gives, but how we receive. Jeremiah’s words invite us into a daily posture of trust—one that acknowledges both our need and God’s faithfulness.

In Lamentations 3, hope does not come from sudden relief, but from remembering who God is. Jeremiah pauses long enough to call God’s character to mind: steadfast love, compassion, faithfulness. In seasons of uncertainty, remembering is often an act of faith. We remind our hearts of what we know to be true, even when our circumstances argue otherwise.

Living into God’s new mercies means learning to take each day as it comes. We resist the urge to borrow worry from tomorrow or remain trapped in yesterday’s pain. Instead, we open our hands each morning and receive what God offers for today. This kind of trust is quiet and steady, shaped over time rather than rushed.

As we move through 2026, we are invited to practice this daily dependence. Not with grand resolutions or perfect plans, but with simple faithfulness—returning to Scripture, prayer, and community. These are often the ordinary places where God’s mercy meets us in very real ways.

Jeremiah’s hope did not erase the sorrow around him, but it anchored him in God’s presence. That same presence goes with us. Day by day, mercy by mercy, God continues His work of renewal in us.

Be blessed! Be a blessing too!