Sojourner #028: New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional

"The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end..." (Lamentations 3:22)

In a world turned upside down, the mercies of God are new every morning.

Life is hard, to say the least. Many of us go through life feeling as though we will never catch up, struggling just to catch a break. The relentless onslaught of too much information in a world that has no desire for the things of God can wear you out. Self help books offer little relief and there are not enough energy drinks to sustain the constant demands for more and more and more from seemingly every direction.

Thankfully, we do not have to go through life this way. In the midst of life's many demands, the Lord has given us the grace we need in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Through the finished work of Christ, the believer may rest in His accomplishment on their behalf, and find the mercy of God that calls them to press on - for His glory and for the good of many.

Paul David Tripp's devotional, New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional, reminds readers that the mercies of God are always sufficient to help us in time of need. No matter what life throws at us, we serve a God who sees and knows and understands and cares.

The inside cover of New Morning Mercies offers the following exhortation to readers: 

“Mornings can be tough. Sometimes, a hearty breakfast and strong cup of coffee just aren’t enough. Offering more than a rush of caffeine, bestselling author Paul David Tripp wants to energize you with the most potent encouragement imaginable: the Gospel. 

Forget “behavior modification” or feel-good aphorisms. Tripp knows that what we really need is an encounter with the living God. Then we’ll be prepared to trust in God’s goodness, rely on His grace, and live for His glory each and every day.” (Tripp, Crossway)

Regardless of the situation you are in, you need God. You need to know Him more, to trust Him more, to grow in the grace that only He can provide, and rest in His unending mercies. 

New Morning Mercies is broken down into daily writings on the mercies of God, simple truths, and Scripture references for further study. Filled with 365 different reminders of the goodness of God, New Morning Mercies is the perfect daily companion to guide you through the Scriptures, pushing you to look to Jesus in every circumstance. Each day begins with a one sentence reflection on a Gospel truth, followed by a brief meditation upon that truth, and closes with a Scripture passage for extended reflection. The end of the devotional contains a Scripture index so that you can quickly access different references later on down the road.

This is what J.D. Greear, the pastor of The Summit Church in Durham, North Carolina, had to say about New Morning Mercies:

“There are few writers I trust more with my soul than Paul Tripp. A lifelong student of the Scriptures and the human heart, he knows how to open up the one and apply it to the other. This format might perhaps be the best medium for absorbing Tripp’s insights. He gives us so much to ponder; I find myself meditating on one weighty truth for the rest of the day. Filled with fresh insight, pastoral wisdom, and gospel depth, it’s not an exaggeration to call this book life-changing. I’ve recommended this devotional more than any other for several years now.” (Crossway) 

Here's the specifics: 

The hardcover devotional and jacket comes in at 384 pages, weighing 22.46 ounces, and measures 6"x9". The ISBN-10 code is 1-4335-4138-6, the ISBN-13 code is 978-1-4335-4138-4, and the ISBN-UPC code is 9781433541384. 

Sometimes you need to be reminded of the truth, and Tripp's devotional serves as a daily reminder of the true reality before us. On the devotion for January 1 he writes, "Here's the bottom line. The Christian life, the church, our faith are not about us, they're about Him - His plan, His kingdom, His glory." Our lives should be lived chiefly for God's glory. With this aim, we find mercy and grace to help us in times of need, we find a great High Priest who is not unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, and we find the only life well lived.

From Genesis to Revelation, Tripp points to Jesus - showcasing the people of the Bible as what they were: sinful people like us who were in need of God's redeeming grace. He maintains that there is one hope for weary folks like us - Jesus Christ the righteous, who accomplished the work of our salvation on our behalf. New Morning Mercies is not a call to believe in yourself or pull yourself up by your bootstraps, it is a call to place your hope in Christ alone. On the beginning of April 14's exhortation he writes, "You can rest in God's care. If he freely offered up His Son for you, will he forget you now?"

At Sojourner Magazine, we believe in reflecting upon the truths of the Gospel, and in living for God's glory with every thought and action. Accordingly, New Morning Mercies has been a rather tremendous encouragement to us as we seek to walk closer with the Lord each day, pressing on through life's struggles by grace, through faith in Christ alone. 

No matter where you might find yourself today, we encourage you to pick up a copy of New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional, by Paul David Tripp. Consider the mercies of God and live for His glory in light of them. Press on through the difficulties of this life, looking to Jesus. Join Paul David Tripp and discover how the truths of the Gospel of Jesus Christ shake themselves out in our lives today - for His glory.

Purchase New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional here or at your local Christian bookstore, today.

About Paul David Tripp:

(Photo belongs to Paul David Tripp Ministries)

Paul David Tripp (DMin, Westminster Theological Seminary) is a pastor, an award-winning author, and an international conference speaker. He has written numerous books, including Lead; Parenting; and the bestselling devotional New Morning Mercies. His not-for-profit ministry exists to connect the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life. Tripp lives in Philadelphia with his wife, Luella, and they have four grown children. (Crossway)

About Crossway:

Crossway is a not-for-profit Christian ministry that exists solely for the purpose of proclaiming the gospel through publishing and other means in order, by God’s grace:

• To bring men, women, and children to Christ as their Lord and Savior;
• To help individual Christians and the church grow in knowledge and understanding of the Christian life;
• To bear witness to God’s truth, beauty, and holiness, and to the Lordship of Christ in every area of life; and
• To glorify our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in every way.

Any surplus that may arise shall be used solely to further the ministry and shall not inure to the benefit of any individual.

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Editor's Note: The book "New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional" was received from Crossway in exchange for an honest review. All promotional photos, unless stated otherwise, are courtesy of the Crossway New Morning Mercies Media Pack.

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