Every morning is a new day and every new day is a new experience. I am currently experiencing the unpredictable symptoms of a severe herniated disc. It is amazing to me that something so tiny in our body (a nerve) can create such incredible and instant pain!
I have never felt so completely out of control before. Though I do my part by calculating every move I make, there are moments that suddenly bring me to a halt. It is quite a humbling experience to realize one is not in control. It has been over two weeks now with little sleep and random intense pain. Discouragement can easily set in as each morning brings it challenges, yet God’s mercies never cease!
I can only imagine the discouragement and hopelessness that Jeremiah and the Israelites were experiencing as their beloved city was besieged and falling all around. The beginning of Lamentations chapter 3 is filled with darkness and defeat and yet in spite of how Jeremiah felt, he knew His God was faithful.
“But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning, great is your faithfulness.”
the sweetest thing about our trial; because if the darkness be in the place where God has led us,
it is best for us to be in the dark.”(Spurgeon)
I love this quote by Charles Spurgeon because no matter where we are in life, no matter how dark it may be, God IS faithful and though we cannot see it, He has a plan for us. I don’t know what His plan is for this current trial, but I know I trust Him and I am seeing glimmers of His work in the darkness. His mercies never cease, they are new every morning. One morning at a time, one minute at a time. Trusting Jesus to carry me and lead me even in the dark.