Your Mercies Are New

Photo by Emily Hart

 I've tried really hard to find the right answers to the difficult situations around me - but I failed. I couldn't find a way to explain it logically. I don't get it why life sucks so much sometimes. I don't get why I feel like I'm sinking, and I feel like the ocean waves are crashing in all around me.

 The last few days were the hardest I've had in a long time. I wanted to give up. Throw in the towel and run away from everything in my life.

 But Wednesday morning - God. I sat in the chapel writing out my prayers to Him, asking Him why things were happening and His reply was simple "My mercies are new every morning" - He didn't explain anything - but somehow those simple words revived me. I had such peace in my heart.
Photo by Emily Hart

Things continued to pile on top of me - trials - overload of work - difficulty in relationships - but I was okay. I knew He'd get me through it all. He gave me the mercy I needed for today. I whistled and sang all through the hallways - I couldn't contain the joy He gave me.

 I'm not perfect and life isn't either - but I serve the perfect God who never will fail me no matter how much I fail Him. This is true love - knowing it will hurt in the end, yet choosing to love regardless of the pain to oneself. Father, help me to love others like You love me.

 "Your mercies are new
Your mercies are new 
New every morning
Your mercies are new
Your mercies are new
New every morning"


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