every morning…

On this, the first day of our school year, when its a tiny bit dreary and gray, and I still have a few books to order for Mackenzie, and still a few more things to accomplish on top of that, I’m grateful for these words from Lamentations 3.

Yet this I call to mind  and therefore I have hope:

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. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion;
    therefore I will wait for him.”

As a mom, who believes in Jesus, I’m not sure there is a promise I relish and treasure more.

I have these thoughts often, when I’m praying…  “Every morning, Lord?  every one?”   “Never failing compassion?  Are you sure?”

I ask Him because I know I don’t deserve it.  because I mess up A LOT.  But, these words from Lamentations echo in my ears.   And He confirms in my spirit, “Oh yes, I’m sure.  Every minute, of every day, My mercies are fresh and My compassion will not falter.”

It is a beautiful way to begin the school year – with confidence and joy in a sovereign Lord who will keep me and my children each day.