In the book of Lamentations, Jeremiah laments over the state in which he and God’s people found themselves. He described the “affliction…wandering…wormwood and bitterness” he experienced (Lamentations 3:19).
Yet there was something he could “recall to [his] mind” that gave him “hope” (Lamentations 3:21). He said, “The Lord’s lovingkindnesses [mercies, KJV] indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23).
Despite his hardship, he knew that God was good and still cared for him. Because of this, he could say, “The Lord is my portion…therefore I have hope in Him” (Lamentations 3:24).
He then encourages all of God’s people to remember this: “The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the person who seeks Him. It is good that he waits silently for the salvation of the Lord” (Lamentations 3:25-26). This reminder is just as important for us today.
So remember that God’s mercies are new every morning. No matter what trials we are facing, if we will wait for God and seek after Him, we will see His goodness. In the end, if we are faithful to Him, we will be saved because of the greatness of His faithfulness.