Jimbo's Jots

What happens when we can’t see the new . . . and how do we keep walking

There are times when the promise of “new every morning” feels distant. We hear the words, but we struggle to see any evidence of them. The days feel repetitive. The pain lingers. Change seems slow—or absent altogether.

Jeremiah understood this tension. Much of Lamentations is not resolution, but waiting. He does not always see renewal, yet he anchors his hope in God’s character rather than his circumstances.

When we cannot see the new happening, God invites us to remain present rather than despairing. New mercies do not always arrive with visible change. Sometimes they look like quiet endurance, the strength to get through the day, or the grace to keep trusting when answers are delayed.

In these seasons, a few simple practices can help us stay open to God’s work:

• Name today’s mercy. Each day, pause long enough to acknowledge one way God has sustained you—even if it feels small. Gratitude helps us notice what God is doing beneath the surface.
• Pray honestly, not impressively. Lament is a form of faith. Bring your disappointment, confusion, and weariness to God without filtering your words. God meets us in honesty.
• Stay rooted in small faithfulness. Continue showing up—to Scripture, prayer, worship, and community—even when they feel routine. These ordinary rhythms are often where God quietly renews us.

Jeremiah’s hope did not erase his sorrow, but it kept him anchored. When we cannot yet see the new, we trust that God is still at work beyond our sight. His faithfulness does not depend on our ability to perceive it.

The promise remains: His mercy has not failed. And even now, it is meeting us—one morning at a time.

Be blessed!! Be a blessing!!