Fresh Start

Daily Scripture Threshing for Today, Monday, September 1, 2025

Today's Text: Lamentations 3:22-23

Key Verse: Lamentations 3:22-23 (NLT): "The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness."

It's a new day! It's much more than turning the page of a calendar. It is a new beginning, a new season. And September always feels like a fresh start—a new school year, a shift in the weather, a chance to set new intentions. This natural feeling of renewal mirrors a profound spiritual truth: with God, we can have a fresh start every single day. Just as the Israelites were reminded of God's enduring faithfulness even in their darkest moments, we too can find hope and a new beginning in His unwavering love and daily mercies.

As we have received so much grace to see this new month, let us embrace this concept of a fresh start by focusing on God's enduring faithfulness and new mercies. It's a chance to recommit to our spiritual journey by trusting in His plan, seeking His guidance, and drawing strength from His presence. As Proverbs 19:21 says, "Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails." When we align our goals with God's will, we set ourselves up for a life filled with purpose and hope.

Let us, therefore, embrace this fresh start. Let us be grateful for all that

September brings: a sense of newness. But let us know that in God's eyes, every day offers a fresh start just as this text reveals. His mercies are new every morning. Waking up each day gives us a chance to begin again, regardless of yesterday's mistakes. It is therefore our opportunity to represent our selves, errors, brokenness, failures and pain unto him and refocus ourselves on His plan anew.

Trusting God's plan over our own can be challenging, but it’s very essential for a meaningful life. This month, let's consciously align our goals and efforts with God's purpose, knowing that His will ultimately prevails. Let us rely on His faithfulness and the help that he bestows by His ever new mercies. We all can take comfort in the truth, folks. God's steadfast love and mercies never come to an end. No matter how far away we feel from him. No matter how fractured we are. His mercies are a constant, reliable source of strength and renewal. They are renewed for us each and every morning.

The key message this morning is on how trusting in God's unfailing love provides a steadfast foundation in every season of life. It’s a love that never ceases and remains our anchor through all circumstances. It calls on us to cultivate hope and live a life of gratitude. It gives us the privilege to view every situation from an eternal lens. Indeed, we can view our circumstances through eternal perspective. To do that, we must remember He has already overcome the worst possible outcome for us through Christ. This truth will not only help us to find hope in difficult situations, but it will help us practice daily gratitude. It will allow us to deepen our awareness of God's glory and presence. It will help us in daily recognition of His blessings in every aspect of life. And, it can transform our perspective and fill us with a sense of hope.

*Action Steps:* Reflect on God's faithfulness in your life. Acknowledge His steadfast love and mercies. Align your goals and plans with God's purpose, seeking His guidance and will. Practice daily gratitude, recognizing His blessings in every aspect of life. Trust in God's unfailing love. View each circumstance through an eternal perspective; and seek God's strength and renewing mercies, every day.

Quote for the Day: "God's steadfast love and mercies are believers source of newness every morning. This provides us constant strength, hope and renewal." (Simon Olatunji #quotablequote)

Let Us Pray: Dear Lord, thank you for this new beginning in September. We surrender to Your sovereignty and rely on Your new mercies each day. Help us to view our circumstances with an eternal perspective, trusting in Your goodness and faithfulness. Amen.

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Thank you for being part of this journey. For additional reading on today's meditation, read: Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 5:17, and Isaiah 43:18-19.

With all my love and prayers,

Rev Simon Wale Olatunji, Ph.D.

Your Darling Bishop (DaBishop)

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