Lamentations 3:22–23 Meaning: Why God’s Mercies Are New Every Morning
365 Mental Health Devotional Challenge: Day 22
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Devotional
Lamentations 3:22–23
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed… his mercies are new every morning.”
Mental Health Insight – Showing ourselves the same love and mercies that Christ gives us everyday can be difficult at times. Today’s devotional will be more of a reflection, helping us show ourselves the same love, compassion, and grace Christ has given us. When completing this exercise you can take a moment to journal or reflect in prayer with the Lord. At the end however, please leave a comment on what you have learned.
Reflection Question:
- Reflect on yesterday or the past week. Where have you seen God’s mercy in your life? How has His love kept you from being “consumed” during difficult moments?
- Think about a time today (or recently) when you were hard on yourself. How could you have responded to yourself with the same patience and mercy that God shows you? Write down or say outloud one kind thing you can say to yourself right now.
- God’s mercies are new every morning. What does “new mercy” mean to you personally? How can you invite this fresh mercy into your own heart today?
Prayer: Dear God, thank You for Your unfailing love and mercy that are new every morning. Help me to see myself through Your eyes and to extend the same grace and compassion to myself that You freely give. Teach me to be patient with my heart, gentle with my mistakes, and faithful in reflecting Your love to myself and others. Amen.
Further Resources
Many of you have been asking for further resources that could potentially benefit you on your mental health journey. Below I have attached a book you might find beneficial surrounding this topic.
Description: Therapist Aundi Kolber explains that many of us are conditioned to “try harder” or “white-knuckle” our way through life, which often leads to burnout and self-rejection. She uses the science of the nervous system and attachment theory to show how we can move from a state of constant survival into a life of “trying softer.” This book teaches readers how to honor their own boundaries and process their emotions with the same gentleness and mercy that God provides every morning. It offers practical tools for grounding and self-compassion, helping you to stop being “consumed” by internal pressure and instead embrace the new mercies available to you in each moment.
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Closing Thoughts
You have completed Day 22 out of 365 Days of our 2026 Mental Health Devotional Challenge. I hope you were able to apply some of the things we’ve learned this last month on today’s reflection! Leave a comment below on how you are going to love yourself differently by the way Christ loves you.
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I hope you all have the best and most blessed day!
Sierra Stratman MSW LMSW U/S PhD Student
Disclaimer
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), but I am not your therapist. The information provided in this blog post, including book recommendations and mental health insights, is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute a therapist-client relationship, nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read here.
I learned that I have grown a lot in this practice. Thanks!
I have really been struggling with grief and loss this past week. I have friends who have had people pass, and a friend also passed. I sometimes beat myself up for not getting things done when I think they should be done. I am going to try and give myself more grace and a longer time line to get things done.
I think grief would be a great topic to discuss in this community. You will be in my prayers, and I am so glad these educational devotionals are resonating with you. God bless you!