“Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” (Lam. 3:22–23)

Early one morning, a man stood on his porch watching the sunrise after a difficult night. The sky was painted with brilliant colors, and in that quiet moment he sensed God’s presence whisper to his heart, “It’s a new day—with new mercy.” Yesterday’s troubles no longer defined him; God was giving him a fresh start. That’s exactly what this verse reminds us of—each new morning brings a renewed opportunity to experience God’s unfailing compassion and faithfulness.

Because of God’s great love…

• We are not consumed!
  Consumed means to be done away with, destroyed, or burned up. God’s love keeps us from being overcome by life’s difficulties.

• His compassions never fail!
  Compassion means sympathy, empathy, care, concern, love, tenderness, mercy, leniency, tolerance, and kindness. God’s mercy toward you never runs out or wears thin.

• They are new every morning!
  New means made fresh—as if for the very first time. Each day brings a brand-new beginning filled with God’s grace.

• God demonstrates great faithfulness!
  Faithfulness means being true, devoted, steadfast, constant, loyal, dependable, and committed. God never changes—He remains faithful through every season of your life.

Therefore

Start each new day with confidence in God’s love and mercy. No matter what yesterday held, today is filled with fresh compassion, renewed hope, and steadfast faithfulness from your Heavenly Father.

“This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24)

”Abstain from all appearance of evil.” (1 Thess. 5:22 KJV)

While speaking with one of my grandchildren, who was excited about Halloween, I told him that Grandma and I don’t celebrate it, and we try to avoid it as much as possible. He looked surprised and asked me why. I explained that Halloween is another example of how Satan has taken something that once belonged to Christians and twisted it into something dark—just as he’s done with other holy days (that’s what the word holiday means).

Take Easter, for example

Instead of celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, the focus has shifted to the Easter bunny and baskets of candy. And at Christmas, instead of honoring the birth of our Savior, much of the world centers on Santa Claus and gifts. Sadly, most people don’t realize that Halloween actually began as a Christian observance called All Hallows Eve—the evening before All Saints’ Day—a time for believers to remember and honor saints and martyrs who had gone to be with the Lord.

But over time, that day has been turned into a celebration of horror, fear, and death. Today, Halloween is associated with witches, ghosts, skeletons, and all kinds of dark imagery. Even the jack-o-lantern has its roots in an old Irish legend about “Stingy Jack,” a drunkard who tricked the devil and was doomed to wander the earth without hope. Now, people celebrate with costumes, frightening decorations, and the familiar words, “Trick or treat”—a phrase that literally means give me something, or I’ll do something bad to you. Like Christmas and Easter, it has also become commercialized, profitable, and widely accepted.

What do we do?

Personally, we choose not to participate in Halloween. We don’t decorate for it or take part in its activities. Instead, we enjoy the beauty of fall colors and neutral seasonal decorations. We focus on gratitude, family, and the upcoming Thanksgiving season. And most importantly, we remember that many people simply don’t know the spiritual roots of Halloween—they’re just having fun. That gives us an opportunity to respond with love and understanding, not judgment.

What the Bible says

The Bible clearly instructs us to “abstain from all appearance of evil.” That’s not always easy, especially when reminders of it are everywhere—from store aisles to neighborhood yards. Yet we can still make choices that honor God. Like the Apostle Paul, who used the presence of idols in Athens as an opportunity to share the Gospel (Acts 17), we can use even dark times or worldly traditions to point others toward Christ, the true light.

Therefore

“Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.” (1 Cor. 13:6)

“We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one.” (1 John 5:19)

“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.” (Isa. 5:20)

The promise

“He who walks righteously and speaks uprightly, who despises the gain of oppressions, who shakes his hands lest they hold a bribe, who stops his ears from hearing of bloodshed and shuts his eyes from looking on evil—he will dwell on the heights; his place of defense will be the fortresses of rocks; his bread will be given him; his water will be sure. Your eyes will behold the King in His beauty; they will see a land that stretches afar.” (Isa. 33:15–17 ESV)

“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way.” (Psalm 37:23 NKJV)

Life often feels like driving at night with your headlights on. You can only see a short distance ahead, but that light is enough to keep moving safely forward. In the same way, God rarely shows us the entire road at once—just the next few steps. But when we trust Him with each step, He faithfully leads us exactly where we need to go.

God delights in guiding you.

When your heart is surrendered to Him, He doesn’t leave you guessing. He arranges your circumstances, opens the right doors, and gives you peace to confirm the right direction. Even when you can’t see the full picture, you can trust that His plan is unfolding perfectly.

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105)

Step-by-step obedience brings blessing.

Sometimes we want God to reveal the entire plan before we move, but He often says, “Just take the next step.” Each small step of obedience builds faith, and before long, you’ll look back and see how He guided you every mile.

Therefore

Don’t wait until everything makes sense. Move forward in faith, trusting God to light your way one step at a time. He knows the road ahead—and He’ll never steer you wrong.

“In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:6 NKJV)

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” (James 1:5 NKJV)

Have you ever faced a situation where you just didn’t know what to do next? Maybe it was a financial decision, a relationship issue, or an unexpected problem at work. You tried to think it through, but the more you analyzed it, the more confusing it became. Then, after taking a moment to pray and ask God for direction, the right answer seemed to come with peace and clarity. That’s not coincidence—that’s wisdom from above.

God’s wisdom is available to you.

No matter how uncertain or complicated your situation may be, God promises to give wisdom generously to anyone who asks. He never rebukes or turns away those who seek His guidance with a humble heart.

“For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” (Proverbs 2:6)

Wisdom protects and prospers

When you follow God’s wisdom, it not only shows you what to do—it keeps you from making costly mistakes. His wisdom leads you down paths that are safe, fruitful, and filled with His favor.

Therefore

Before making any decision—big or small—pause and ask God for His wisdom. He knows what’s best for you, and He delights in guiding those who trust Him.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5)

“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.” (Proverbs 16:3)

Here is an interesting promise!

This verse begins with a command: “Commit to the Lord whatever you do.” Then comes the promise: “and He will establish your plans.” What a powerful reminder that success begins by placing every goal, project, and decision under God’s direction.

It’s a great success principle to apply to everything you do.

Include God first—and invite Him to guide every step of your plans. When you do, He not only blesses your work but also establishes it, giving it strength and lasting purpose.

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33)

Therefore

Before you make a move, make sure you’ve committed it to God. When He’s at the center of your plans, you can trust Him to bring them to pass—in His perfect timing and His perfect way.

“In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path.” (Proverbs 3:6)

“See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are.” (1 John 3:1)

His kind of love makes us His children!

There are many ways the world tries to define love, but God’s love is altogether different. His love is pure, sacrificial, and unconditional. It reaches beyond our failures and flaws, making a way for us—through Jesus Christ—to be called His children. What an incredible privilege that is!

Therefore

Never forget who you are and whose you are. You are not just created by God—you are loved, chosen, and adopted as His child. Walk confidently today knowing you belong to Him!

“The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.” (Romans 8:16 NIV)

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“He didn’t need us. But He wanted us. And that is the most amazing thing.” - Rick Warren

“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” (Matthew 25:21)

Within this verse lies the key to moving ahead and finding true happiness. It begins with being faithful in just a few things. As you prove faithful there, God entrusts you with many things. Joy and fulfillment flow naturally from a life of consistent faithfulness—no matter what level you’re currently at. Faithfulness always pays off!

God Demonstrates Faithfulness

“Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments.” (Deuteronomy 7:9)

God Is Merciful and Gracious

“But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.” (Psalm 86:15)

“Your steadfast love, O LORD, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.” (Psalm 36:5)

“God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” (1 Corinthians 1:9)

Therefore

Be faithful where you are right now—in the small things God has placed before you. He sees your diligence and will bless it in His perfect time. As you walk faithfully, you’ll discover that happiness isn’t something you chase—it’s something God gives.

“Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds!” (Luke 12:24 NIV)

When you stop to observe nature, you see countless examples of God’s faithful provision. The birds neither worry nor store up, yet they are always fed. If God provides for them, how much more will He care for those made in His image!

God’s generosity knows no limits.

He gave His very best—His Son—for you. If He didn’t withhold Jesus, you can trust Him to meet every other need as well.

“He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?” (Rom. 8:32)

He supplies all your needs!

His supply comes from heavenly resources, not limited earthly ones. You can rest in His abundant care today.

“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:19)

No need to worry!

Your Father already knows what you need before you even ask. Worry changes nothing—but trusting Him changes everything.

“Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.” (Matt. 6:31–32)

Therefore

You can live in peace today knowing that your heavenly Father cares for you deeply and provides for your every need. Trust Him fully, thank Him daily, and rest securely in His unfailing provision!

“The Lord is my shepherd; I lack nothing.” (Psalm 23:1 NIV)

“As for God, his way is perfect: The LORD’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.” (Psalm 18:30 NIV)

On a stormy day, a child runs to their parent as lightning flashes and thunder rolls. The moment they’re wrapped in their parent’s arms, they feel safe again—even though the storm still rages outside. The shelter didn’t make the storm disappear, but it made all the difference in how it was faced.

That’s what it’s like when you take refuge in God

The storms of life may still surround you, but under His protection you find peace, safety, and calm.

God’s way is perfect!

He never makes mistakes. His plans are complete, consistent, and perfectly timed.

His Word is flawless!

You can build your life on His promises—they never fail, never crack, and never need revision.

He shields all who take refuge in Him!

Just as a strong umbrella shields you from the downpour, God covers you with His care, blocking the enemy’s attacks and calming your fears.

“No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, declares the Lord.” (Isa. 54:17)

Therefore

Whatever storm you may be walking through today, don’t stand in the rain alone. Run to God. Take refuge under His perfect covering—your strong, faithful Shield!

“You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.” (Psalm 32:7)