Friday, December 23, 2016

New Mercy Every Morning


The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is His faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each morning. Lamentations 3:22-23



This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24. As this new day begins remember that it is the Lord’s Day…just as every day IS the LORD’S Day. Even greater observation is for us to remember is that God’s love never ends. NEVER. Sometime we may feel like God doesn’t hear us or allows rotten things to happen to us…slick roads or sidewalks, falls, colds and illnesses, broken dishes, broken hearts, but all in all, God is merciful and faithful to His promises. He loves us so much that He gave the ultimate gift—the life of His very own son. We have life so good. We have enough food on hand to last probably a month—while people even here in the Tri-Cities are starving…and freezing cold. Yet we wake up and sit around in our cozy warm home looking out the windows at fresh snow complaining that we will have to drive to the gym on slick roads. Hmmm. God’s mercy—compassion, kindness, forgiveness, blessing—is new every morning. New mercy every morning means that He starts with a fresh slate every day. He doesn’t focus and recall the sin of yesterday. Additionally, He has provided and taken care of us so well. Be thankful.



Prayer ~ Lord, Thank You for Your mercy—undeserved as it is. I treasure and appreciate all that You have done and provided for me, my family, friends and neighbors. Please continue in Your faithfulness to us. May Your mercies never cease.



Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table

This is the time of the year when good chocolates and wonderful candies abound. One of my brother’s favorite is chocolate covered cherries. So—celebrate this holiday remembering it is what is inside that counts. We only see the outside—until we bite into the cordial. Then like the Lord, we see what is inside, too. Sweet and juicy. Tasty. What does God see inside of you? Sweetness? Enjoy the sweets of the season…and after the holiday focus on the fact that our bodies are the Temple of the Holy Spirit—of God Himself. Merry Christmas, Barry & Evelyn—and everyone who enjoys Chocolate Covered Cherries. This one is for you.



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