notesbynora

Morning came whether I was ready for it or not. The light slipped through the window quietly, without asking permission. The world outside didn’t pause for my heaviness or my questions. It simply showed up—faithful as ever.

There are days when that feels comforting… and days when it feels hard. The night had been especially long, filled with memories of hurt and betrayal – of loss and frustration – of wondering why it had to be this way.

But Scripture reminds us in Lamentations 3:22–23:
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning.”

Not new every season. Not new when I finally feel strong again. New every single morning.

God does not wait for us to catch up. He meets us right where the day begins—offering mercy before we even know we need it. Some mornings, mercy feels like joy. Other mornings, it feels like simply getting out of bed. And that is enough.

I often remind myself that I must live my life not only to glorify God and benefit His Kingdom, but to make the enemy of my soul regretful every time my feet hit the floor. I must make Satan aware that I am not only awake but ready to take on this world with all my heart for my Lord and Savior.

Life can cause us to want to retreat, to want to pull the covers over our heads and hide from the pain. It can confuse us and cause us to believe that God is not aware that we exist.

But don’t you believe it.

Yes, this morning was hard to put my feet on the ground, but I did.

If today feels ordinary or heavy, take heart: God has already placed what you need inside this morning. You don’t have to search for it. He will stir something within your heart to know He is with you every step of the way. He has gone before you. Noting surprises Him.

Just receive it.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for meeting me here—right where I am. Help me trust that today holds exactly what You intended. Amen.