Lamentations 3:22–23 (ESV) – “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
1. God’s Love Is Steadfast, Not Conditional
Lamentations 3:22 — “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases…”
The Hebrew word for “steadfast love” (chesed) speaks of loyal, covenantal love. God’s love is not based on our performance but on His character.
- Psalm 103:17 — “But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him.”
God’s love is persistent even when we fail.
2. God’s Mercy Has No Expiration Date
Lamentations 3:22 — “…his mercies never come to an end.”
Mercy is not rationed. God’s compassionate heart never runs dry.
- Micah 7:18 — “Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity… because he delights in steadfast love?”
He delights in showing mercy.
3. Every Morning Brings New Grace
Lamentations 3:23 — “They are new every morning…”
Each day is a fresh start. Yesterday’s failures are not final.
- Isaiah 43:18–19 — “Remember not the former things… behold, I am doing a new thing…”
God opens the door to a renewed beginning.
4. Mercy Is God’s Daily Gift to the Broken
God gives mercy to the humbled, not the proud. He meets us in the dust with hope.
- James 4:6 — “But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, ‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.’”
Our brokenness invites His mercy, not His rejection.
5. Great Is God’s Faithfulness, Not Ours
Lamentations 3:23 — “…great is your faithfulness.”
We are not held by our own faithfulness but by His.
- 2 Timothy 2:13 — “If we are faithless, he remains faithful—for he cannot deny himself.”
God’s loyalty is unchanging.
6. God’s Mercy Invites Us to Return
Jeremiah, the author, writes from a ruined Jerusalem—yet he speaks of mercy. Even after judgment, God is still calling His people back.
- Joel 2:13 — “Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger…”
Mercy opens the door for a second chance.
7. Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment
Though Lamentations records God’s discipline, mercy is not erased by justice—it triumphs over it.
- James 2:13 — “Mercy triumphs over judgment.”
God’s desire is restoration, not ruin.
8. God’s Mercy Is His Nature, Not Just an Act
He doesn’t merely perform mercy; He is merciful.
- Exodus 34:6 — “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger…”
His nature compels Him to offer another chance.
9. God’s Mercy Makes Hope Possible
In the darkest moments, it’s mercy that keeps us from despair.
- Lamentations 3:21 — “But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope.”
Hope flows from remembering God’s unending mercy.
10. Mercy Restores the Fallen
Mercy doesn’t just forgive—it heals and restores.
- Psalm 51:1,12 — “Have mercy on me, O God… Restore to me the joy of your salvation.”
David’s failure led to restoration because of mercy.
11. Mercy Awakens Worship
When we receive mercy, we respond with gratitude and devotion.
- Romans 12:1 — “I appeal to you… by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice…”
Mercy motivates surrendered living.
12. Every New Day Is a Testimony of Another Chance
Each sunrise is not just a beginning—it is proof of God’s mercy.
- Psalm 30:5 — “Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.”
God writes mercy into the rhythm of each day.
Another Morning, Another Mercy – Lamentations 3:22–23
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
These verses emerge from the ashes of Jerusalem’s ruin, penned by a weeping prophet. Lamentations isn’t an easy book—it’s filled with grief, pain, and discipline. And yet, right in the middle of that devastation, Jeremiah lifts his eyes and declares: God’s mercies are new every morning.
This isn’t poetic denial. It’s a confession of faith in a God who gives second chances—not because we deserve them, but because His nature is mercy. Yesterday may have been marked by failure, tears, or regret. But when the sun rose today, it did so with new mercy riding on its rays.
Every morning, God gives you the gift of starting again. Not because you earned it, but because His love has no expiration. His faithfulness is not anchored in your behavior—it’s rooted in His unchanging character.
He is not surprised by your weakness. He is not wearied by your returning. He invites you to begin again—restored, renewed, and reminded that His mercy always outruns your mess.
Let this be the morning you receive mercy afresh. Let this be the day you live with hope, because the God of mercy has not given up on you.
This Morning Again
This morning again, He gave it
Not what I deserved
Not what I feared
But mercy, quiet and full
Like dew on thirsty ground
This morning again, He stayed
Not because I held on
But because He would not let go
Though I had failed
He remained faithful
This morning again, He called me
To rise, to return, to believe
That yesterday’s ashes
Are not today’s truth
That grace writes the next sentence
This morning again, He loved
Without coldness or caution
Not with suspicion
But with arms open
And mercies waiting
This morning again, I said yes
To the God of my mornings
To the Lord of all my tomorrows
To the mercy that never tires
To the love that never ends
Prayer – Merciful Father,
I come before You not with accomplishments, but with need. You see me as I am—wounded, tired, sometimes faithless—and yet You greet me with mercy, not condemnation. Thank You for loving me with a steadfast love that never runs out.
Lord, I receive this morning’s mercy with gratitude. I lay down the weight of yesterday’s failures and open my heart to Your new beginnings. Cleanse me, restore me, lead me. Let Your great faithfulness become the strength of my soul today.
Help me extend to others the same mercy You give to me. Let me speak hope where there is heaviness. Let me walk in humility and joy, knowing that I am forgiven, not forgotten.
You are the God of second chances, and I am Yours. In Jesus’ name I pray,
Amen.
Another Chance, Again – Lamentations 3:22–23
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” – Jeremiah wrote these words while surrounded by ruins. Jerusalem had fallen. The people had failed. The nation had rebelled. But in the middle of lament, this line rises like a sunrise: “His mercies are new every morning.”
God’s mercy is not seasonal. It doesn’t wait until we improve. It meets us in the lowest places. Every morning is a signal: God has not given up on you. Every sunrise whispers, “You can start again.”
God’s mercy is not reluctant. He doesn’t give mercy because He has to—He gives it because He loves to. It is not a backup plan; it’s the plan. Mercy is not just for the past—it is for today and tomorrow and every day after.
When we fail, God does not fold His arms and walk away. He extends His hand. Mercy is His daily gift to the broken, the weary, the ashamed, the returning. It is not shallow comfort—it is a deep, divine promise.
What we ruined yesterday, mercy can rebuild today. What we regret last night, mercy can redeem this morning. He is faithful, and He is not finished with you. His mercy says, “Another chance is here.”
The Morning of Mercy
The day breaks
Not with judgment
But with mercy
Not with silence
But with the voice of hope
I wake again
Not because I earned it
But because God gave it
Not because I’m strong
But because He is faithful
The past still speaks
But mercy speaks louder
The shame still echoes
But grace carries me forward
The story is not over
This morning is not empty
It holds new mercy
It holds God’s yes
It holds my breath
And His hand on my life
He does not give up
He does not change
He does not forget me
He does not run from me
He gives me another chance
Prayer – Lord God,
Your mercy is more than I deserve. Thank You for not giving up on me. Thank You that when I wake up to a new day, I wake up under Your mercy. You are faithful even when I fail. You are kind even when I wander. Father, forgive me for the ways I have fallen. Wash me clean with Your steadfast love. I bring You my regrets, my doubts, and my guilt. And I receive what You freely offer—another chance. Help me walk in the mercy You have given. Help me show that mercy to others. Teach me to begin again, not in shame, but in trust. You are my hope today. Your love has no end.
I worship You because You are faithful.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.