12-26 Thankful for New Mercies Ahead
- Dr. Michael Stallings

- Dec 26, 2025
- 2 min read
"Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." — Lamentations 3:22–23
The promise of new mercies rests on the character of God, not on the circumstances of life. The writer of Lamentations speaks of God’s compassion in the midst of loss and judgment, not relief or celebration. These words affirm that God’s faithfulness remains steady even when life is marked by disruption and uncertainty. Mercy flows from the Lord’s covenant love and is renewed continually.
This truth establishes stability at the turning of a year. Time moves forward, but God does not change. His compassion does not diminish, and His faithfulness does not depend on human strength or success. Each day is sustained by the same grace that has carried believers through every trial and responsibility. God’s mercy is not exhausted by the past, nor limited by what lies ahead.
New mercies provide assurance for the future. While circumstances remain unknown, God’s presence is certain. He sustains His people through endurance, correction, provision, and growth. The Lord remains actively involved in the lives of those who trust Him, supplying what is needed for obedience and perseverance.
This promise also invites reflection. Survival is not attributed to chance or personal resolve, but to the Lord’s sustaining grace. His mercy has preserved life, provided strength, and directed each step. As one season closes and another begins, confidence rests not in plans or expectations, but in the faithfulness of God.
The assurance remains clear: God’s mercies will meet His people again tomorrow. His love continues. His compassion remains present. Trust in Him is well placed because He is faithful in every season.
Prayer: Father, thank You for Your enduring mercy and faithful love. I entrust the past and the future to You, confident that Your compassion will sustain me each day. Strengthen my trust in You as I walk forward in obedience and hope. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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