Fresh Mercy for Today - Stuart Sneddon

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,

for his compassions never fail.

23 They are new every morning;

great is your faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:22–23 NIV)

Some yesterdays leave us smiling, while others leave us scarred. But the beauty of Lamentations 3:22–23 is this; no matter what yesterday held, God’s compassion is brand new today.

This isn’t just poetic, it’s a promise. God doesn’t recycle mercy, He doesn’t ration His grace. Each morning, He pours out fresh compassion tailored for today’s challenges, today’s needs, today’s heartaches.

Why does this matter?

- Our past’s don’t disqualify us. Whether yesterday was filled with regret or triumph, God isn’t stuck there. He’s here, in our now (Isaiah 41:10).

- We are not defined by our worst days. God’s love is greater than our failures (2 Corinthians 12:9). His faithfulness outlasts our mistakes.

- We are not alone in our best day either. Even when things go well, it’s His mercies that sustains us (Psalm 23:6).

God is the God of today. He doesn’t ask you to relive yesterday or worry about tomorrow. He invites you to walk with Him today. His compassion is new, not recycled, not leftover. New. That means He’s actively thinking of you, caring for you, and equipping you for this very moment.

So take a deep breath. Let go of yesterday’s weight. Step into today with confidence, not in yourself, but in the One whose love never fails and whose mercies are always fresh.