· Daily encouragement
Bible verse for September 30, 2026
Mercy amid grief
“It is because of the LORD’s loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, because his mercies don’t fail.”
Lamentations 3:22
World English Bible (WEB) · Public domain
Read the full chapter for context →What does this verse mean?
These words emerge from a book filled with suffering and lament. Hope in God's compassion appears alongside grief, allowing us to seek mercy without hiding our pain.
A short prayer
Compassionate God, hold my grief and renew my hope. Amen.
Put it into practice
Make space to acknowledge one sorrow without judging yourself.
Take a moment to reflect: what might this look like in your life today?
Scripture is quoted from the World English Bible. Reflections and prayers are devotional commentary from NearMeChurch, separate from the Bible text.