Scripture Text: Lamentations 3:22-23 (KJV)
"It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness."
Introduction:
Brothers and sisters, I stand before you today to tell you that God is not like people! People will judge you, they’ll label you, they’ll count you out, and some will turn their backs on you the moment you stumble. But God, the Creator of heaven and earth, is not like man! Every morning you wake up, every breath you take, is evidence that God is giving you another chance. And He does not owe us that chance—He gives it out of His love, His mercy, His grace! While people write you off, God writes you into His purpose!
Now, some of you are in confusion right now. You’re wrestling, you’re trying to make sense of things, you’re unsure where to turn. Maybe you don’t trust what’s around you. You look to the left and you see chaos, you look to the right and see division, and you don’t know which way to go. But I came to tell you that in the midst of your confusion, God is still there!
Point 1: The God Who Stands When Others Fall
People may abandon you when you’re down. They may count you out because of mistakes, shortcomings, or your past. But let me tell you something—God has not left you! When others step back, God steps closer. The Bible says that “He will never leave you nor forsake you.” He is not intimidated by your failures, not deterred by your doubts, and not disgusted by your confusion. God is the only one who stands by you when others fall away.
Some of you have been waiting for people’s approval, waiting for someone else to give you a chance, and I’m here to tell you that every morning, God has given you that chance. Every morning, He’s placed His stamp of mercy on your life. Every morning! The Lord’s mercies are new, and that means every day, you get a clean slate.
Point 2: God Is Faithful, Even in Confusion
Now, I know some of you are confused, and you don’t know who to trust in this season. You’re looking at the choices before you, and maybe you’re saying, “Pastor, I don’t trust any of these options!” Let me tell you something: you may not trust people, but you can always trust God! There’s a verse in the Bible that says, “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” When confusion surrounds you, that is when you must lean on God with all your heart. He will never lead you astray.
Yes, even in this world where we’re often forced to choose the lesser of two evils, we can still lean on God. When you don’t know which way to go, go to God! When you don’t know who to vote for, seek the Lord’s wisdom. You may not find perfection in a candidate or a political party, but remember that our trust is not in earthly powers; it’s in the power of a righteous God!
Point 3: The Opportunity to Change
I’m talking to someone today who needs to know that God’s mercy is not just a nice thought; it’s an opportunity for transformation. Every morning that you open your eyes, it’s as if God is saying, “Here’s another chance for you to get it right.” Another chance to forgive that person you’re holding a grudge against. Another chance to speak life where you once spoke bitterness. Another chance to choose God’s way over the world’s way.
Let me tell you something—God doesn’t extend His mercy just for us to stay the same! He doesn’t give you a new day so you can keep running the same path of confusion and chaos. His mercy is an invitation to change, to grow, to walk in His ways. And I came to tell you, the more you lean on God, the clearer your path becomes. He may not change all your circumstances, but He will change you.
Conclusion: Embrace the Chance God Has Given You
So, I say to you today, let go of waiting for other people’s approval. Let go of waiting for someone else to change your situation. And if you’re standing between two choices, pray on it, lean on God, and walk forward in faith. Because people may fail you, but God’s mercies are new every morning! His faithfulness never runs out!
In the midst of confusion, in a world where the options may seem limited, in a time where the lesser of two evils is the choice we face, remember—God is your steady rock. When others falter, when circumstances shift, when the world is unreliable, God is still there, and He’s giving you another chance. Don’t waste it! Step forward, seize this moment, and lean on the One who has never left you and never will! Amen.
Eιɖεર Dરε
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