His Mercies are New Every Morning

But this I recall, therefore have I hope
and expectation.

It is of the Lord's mercies and loving-kindnesses
that we are not consumed, because His
tender mercies and compassion fail not.

They are new every morning, great and
abundant is your Stability and Faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:21-23

Good Morning Everyone,

I spent my Resurrection weekend reflecting
on what that resurrection meant to me and
to all of us a Christian. I read all the things
that he went through one by one.

Did you know that all the soldiers were told
to do, was take Jesus and crucify him. But
they decided to do one step extra. They
took him to the governor's palace, and
they gathered around him. They took off
his clothes and put a red robe on him and made
him a crown of thorns for his head. The crown
had long thorns that even when gently laid
on the head caused a ripple of pain down
through the face. They put a stick in his
right hand and bowed down before Him
mocking Him, "Hail, to the King of the Jews."
Then they spit on him. Then they took his
stick away and beat him around the head
where the thorns were. They took away
his red robe and replaced his own clothes
on Him. So after the beating, the mocking
the crown of thorns, then he was placed
upon the cross. He didn't fight them,
He didn't give up. Why? He knew
better and more glorious things were ahead.

That even if for a time there is suffering,
hope is new each day.

Weeping may endure for the night, but
joy comes in the morning.
Psalm 30:5 b

These are sad things to hear
and sometimes to endure.
But... THAT IS NOT THE END OF THE STORY.

The story reminds us
we are sinners, and Jesus died for those sins.
But... He CONQUERED them. He Conquered
hell, death and the grave. He Arose.

With his resurrection, we are risen from
death unto life forever free of our sins
if we confess them.

You see, these are what these verses reminded
me of this morning. His mercies are new
every morning. He is new to us every morning.
His promises are fresh and new to us
each day.

Each day is new to us. A fresh start. A new
chance. A blossom to unfold.

This morning we have a nest being built
in a plant on our back porch by a couple
of doves preparing for parenthood. What
a precious thing to behold. They
are twittering and happy together, a joyful
show to see each morning. All
around us the flowers are blooming and
our vegetables starting to grow. Everything
is renewing, and fresh.

So should we be. Each day with the sunrise
we should lay our burdens at the feet of the
cross, and remember how Christ conquered
it all by his shed blood. Then we should
receive his strength, forgiveness, mercy
and FACE THE DAY WITH COURAGE.

Be refreshed, be renewed, receive it!
Live it, breathe it, expect it, talk it,
walk it, savor it. You are new today!

We are not alone, we are not forsaken,
we have hope, mercy and a advocate with
the Father. Jesus, precious Savior,
who loved you and gave Himself for you.

Don't fear the day! Don't let the day rule you.
Rule the day by the blessing and comfort of
the thought it is a investment you are making.
You are forgiven, new and emboldened
in the Lord's strength and the power of His
Might.

My blessing to you as you start this day.

Receive his peace and mercy today.
Someone needs you to be free so you
can minister to them. Don't get caught
up in life's cares. Get caught up in
God's purpose!

Love
millie