The Grace to Begin Again
There is power in that reset. There is presence in your return.
Listen to Today's Devotional
Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning… — Lamentations 3:22–23 (NIV)
We don't talk about it enough — but sometimes you just need to start over.
- You missed a week of prayer
- You lost your temper
- You slipped into old habits
- You forgot what peace felt like
And the enemy whispers: "You've blown it. Again."
God is keeping score of every failure and stumble.
He's not keeping score. He's extending a hand.
The same God who created the sunrise gives you a fresh start every morning.
Fixing it all at once
Catching up to where you were
Starting in shame or guilt
Where in your spiritual life do you feel like you need a reset? What would it look like to receive God's mercy and simply begin again?
Father, I'm tired of pretending I have it all together. I need a fresh start. Thank You for new mercies today. I receive Your grace and choose to begin again — with You. Amen.
Declare out loud today:
"I get to start over."Then choose one small habit to restart. Start small. Start fresh. Start now.
Let's Talk
Have you ever felt stuck or ashamed about having to start over? What helped you accept God's grace and begin again? Let's encourage each other with grace-filled stories below.