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My brother grew up battling severe epilepsy, and when he entered his teenage years it became even worse. Nighttime became excruciating for him and my parents, as he’d experience continuous seizures for often more than six hours at a time. Doctors couldn’t find a treatment that would alleviate the symptoms while also keeping him conscious for at least part of the day. My parents cried out in prayer: “God, oh God, help us!”
Although their emotions were battered and their bodies exhausted, Paul and my parents received enough strength from God for each new day. In addition, my parents found comfort in the words of the Bible, including the book of Lamentations. Here Jeremiah voiced his grief over the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians, remembering “the bitterness and the gall” (3:19). Yet Jeremiah didn’t lose hope. He called to mind the mercies of God, that His compassions “are new every morning” (v. 23). So too did my parents.
Whatever you’re facing, know that God is faithful every morning. He renews our strength day by day and gives us hope. And sometimes, as with my family, He brings relief. After several years, a new medication became available that stopped Paul’s continuous nighttime seizures, giving my family restorative sleep and hope for the future.
When our souls are downcast within us (v. 20), may we call to mind the promises of God that His mercies are new every morning.
Previous episodes
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1990 - New Every Morning Sun, 28 Feb 2021
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1989 - No Longer Yourself Sat, 27 Feb 2021
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1988 - Facing Fear Fri, 26 Feb 2021
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1987 - To Be Human Thu, 25 Feb 2021
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1986 - Never Alone Wed, 24 Feb 2021
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1985 - Turn on the Light Tue, 23 Feb 2021
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1984 - Like Jesus Mon, 22 Feb 2021
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1983 - Unimaginable Promises Sun, 21 Feb 2021
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1982 - Strengthened by Grace Sat, 20 Feb 2021