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Week 2: Reflection
Day 8: His Mercies Are New

Devotion:
Let’s face it—we all have days we’d rather leave behind. Days when we’ve fallen short, made mistakes, or simply felt overwhelmed by life. But here’s the incredible truth: God’s mercy isn’t tied to your performance. His faithfulness isn’t conditional. Every single morning, He offers you a fresh start, a new opportunity to walk in His grace.

God doesn’t keep a running tally of your missteps or hold yesterday’s struggles over your head. Instead, He greets each new day with compassion and unending love. His mercies are new every morning, which means you’re never too far gone, too broken, or too tired for Him to meet you right where you are.

Today, let the weight of yesterday fall away. Step into the fresh grace God has waiting for you. It’s not something you have to earn—it’s a gift He freely gives because His love for you never fails. Take a moment to thank Him for this new beginning, and let His mercy renew your spirit. Yesterday is gone but today is full of His possibilities.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for Your mercies that are new every morning. Help me to embrace today as a fresh start in Your love. Amen.

Journal Prompt:
What’s one way you’ve seen God’s mercy in your life this week?

Practical Application:
Write down three things you’re grateful for today and reflect on how they show God’s faithfulness.