Mercy For Today
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases… they are new every morning.” Lamentations 3:22–23
Today’s podcast hit me pretty hard because I know I’ve been guilty of carrying way more than I’m supposed to.
Between trying to grow This Is DeLaCruz, staying on top of my rep job, being intentional in my marriage, and even all the 3D print stuff, it can feel like my brain never shuts off. I’m constantly thinking about what needs to get done next, what I’m behind on, what I’m not giving enough attention to, and how I’m supposed to balance all of it well.
And I think that’s why this one stood out to me so much.
God gives mercy for today. Not for every possible problem next week. Not for the full weight of the month. Not for every responsibility all at once. Just for today.
That’s hard for me, because I naturally want to solve everything at once. I want to get ahead, stay ahead, and make sure nothing drops. But all that usually does is leave me overwhelmed before the day even gets going.
This devotion was a good reminder that I don’t need tomorrow’s strength right now. I need today’s mercy for today’s load. And honestly, that helps me breathe a little. Because when I stack everything together, it feels crushing. But when I just look at what’s in front of me today, it feels a lot more manageable.
I know a lot of us live like that too. Always moving, always planning, always carrying more than people realize. So this one felt really practical for me today.
Prayer
God, thank You for giving me mercy for today. Help me stop trying to carry everything at once. When I feel pulled in too many directions with work, business, marriage, responsibilities, and all the stuff filling my head, remind me that You have already given me what I need for today. Help me trust You one day at a time and not borrow stress from tomorrow. Amen.
That's so good! I'm currently "on the bench" since having triple bypass surgery a month ago. I can't lift more than 10 lbs, can't drive...It's been very interesting to be forced to shut it down. I feel like this hit me just when I needed it. The down time is a gift and I'm trying to remember that. The work is piled up for when I'm ready to get back, but until then His grace will get me through the feelings of uselessness and anxiety of loosing work. Thanks for sharing, it's a great reminder.