Enjoying my breakfast cereal I could see the baby house finches peeking over the edge of their nest. Mom and dad finch soon arrived, and what a clamor! “Feed me; no, me first; don’t forget me,” they seemed to cheep. Clearly God was providing for his creatures. “The mercies of God never come to an end; they are new every morning” (Lamentations 3:22, 23). The Apostle Paul beseeches his readers to gratefully consider the mercies of God and to offer themselves to him (Romans 12:1). Just what are these God-given mercies that, by definition, we have not earned and do not deserve?

God’s love

his grace

the Holy Spirit

eternal joy

saving faith

his peace

comfort

strength

wisdom

hope

patience

kindness

forgiveness

righteousness

eternal life

reconciliation

justification

sanctification

true freedom

and so much more.

In your prayers today, praise God for his many mercies “new every morning. Great is his faithfulness.” I can imagine my little finch friends doing that, too!