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New Every Morning Bible in a Year: Numbers 20–22 Mark 7:1– [God’s] compassions never fail. They are new every morning. Lamentations 3:22–23 Today's Scripture & Insight: Lamentations 3:–26 My brother Paul grew up battling severe epilepsy, and when he entered his teenage years it became even worse. Nighttime was excruciating for him and my parents, as he’d experience continuous seizures for often more than six hours at a time. Doctors couldn’t find a treatment that would alleviate the symptoms while also keeping him conscious for at least part of the day. My parents cried out in prayer: “God, oh God, us!” Although their emotions were battered and their bodies exhausted, Paul and my parents received enough strength from God for each new day. In addition, my parents found comfort in the words of the Bible, including the book of Lamentations. Here Jeremiah voiced his grief over the destruction of Jerusalem the Babylonians, remembering “the bitterness and the gall” (3  . Yet Jeremiah didn’t lose hope. He called to mind the mercies of God, that His compassions “are new every morning” (v. 23). So too did my parents.Whatever you’re facing, know that God is faithful every morning. He renews our strength day day and gives us hope. And sometimes, as with my family, He brings relief. After several years, a new medication became available that stopped Paul’s continuous nighttime seizures, giving my family restorative sleep and hope for the future. When our souls are downcast within us (v. 20), may we call to mind the promises of God that His mercies are new every morning. Reflect & Pray How has God sustained you through the trials you’ve faced? How could you support someone who’s enduring a challenging time? God, Your love will never leave me. When I feel spent and without hope, remind me of Your mercies and compassion. 
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The old timers used to say that things will look better in the morning. I guess that was because even though the situation might not have changed, with God's rest and mercies, our perspective would. I know there are times in my life, when I've felt I could hardly go on.... and I've simply thrown myself into the Lord's arms and closed my eyes and left everything up to His mercy and compassion. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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We're learning every day. Im glad Im still a true believer and know I can depend on God no matter what. Sometimes I feel Im not getting any answers to my prayers but then I find I have an answer but in a round about way, His way. I still get down on my knees morning and night and I'll do that until I find I cant any more. I thank God for everything He has given me and what he has taken away, and the strength to face it all..Pat, I love that term The oldtimers, I think we may be oldtimers now and wiser than we were yesterday.
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