A Prayer for new mercies this morning, written by Victoria Realano and read by Kelly Givens.

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases.

His mercies never come to an end.

They are new every morning, great is your faithfulness.

Lamentations 3, 22 through 23.

Every day I need them.

More than I need food, water, church, or to hang out with friends, I need the Lord's

mercies.

Here is the truth.

I often miss the mark.

I get hung up on words, behave in ways that are displeasing, and do not always love others

the way I should.

The funny thing is, from the outside looking in, I qualify as a good Christian.

Going to church weekly, reading my Bible, and seeking to be kind to those I meet, I desire

to do what is right.

Yet, in those secret moments, like many others, I struggle with fear, shame, and a host of

qualities that don't reflect my father in heaven.

Like all who have come before me and will come after me, I struggle with sin and need

daily repentance.

Yet, the Lord chooses to love me past my disqualifications and stakes.

So much so, that every morning, he extends his mercy to me, and it's his good pleasure

to do so.

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