“It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not” (Lamentations 3:22).

Yesterday I shared with you Jody and her grandfather’s discussion of the word “Lamentations.” Young Jody was memorizing several verses, and Grandfather found it delightful to be listening to his dear granddaughter, Jody Maria. After explaining the meaning of the word and why Jeremiah was so saddened, the next question from Jody was, “Grandpa, did you ever memorize this verse?” A smile came to the face of the old man. He was bent from the years of a painful situation that caused him to shuffle rather than walk. “Yes, my sweet Jody girl. In fact, I have quoted this verse to myself, and not only this verse, but the next verse as well. ‘They are new every morning: great is Thy faithfulness.’ That means that every day when I get out of bed, even though it seems to be taking me longer and longer, God’s great love, kindness, and faithfulness will be brand new today.” That’s exactly how I want to view the Lord’s goodness every day. How about you?

For today: How good the Lord is to His people. I’m glad that I belong to Him. How about you?