There’s something about flipping the calendar to a new month that feels like a quiet invitation. A gentle reset. A moment to breathe. As May begins, it reminds me of Lamentations 3:23: “His mercies are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” And if God’s mercies are new every morning, they’re certainly new every month too.
“His mercies are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”
Maybe you’re stepping into May full of momentum, fresh goals, and spring energy. Excited for the summer months!
Maybe you’re struggling. The thought of kids being home for summer and managing summer schedules feels like too much. You’re still trying to get caught up. Weary, disappointed, and wondering how the year is already flying by while you still feel stuck in March….
Wherever you find yourself, here’s the truth: God isn’t measuring your progress—He’s offering you peace in His presence. His new mercy.
Mercy that meets you where you are.
Mercy that doesn’t demand perfection.
Mercy that whispers, “Start again—I’m still with you.”
This is the kind of mercy that doesn’t just reset a to-do list; it rewrites our perspective. It’s a fresh invitation to slow down, return to what matters, and walk in grace instead of striving.
Maybe a fresh start for you looks like:
Recommitting to time with God (even 5 minutes matters)
Letting go of something He never asked you to carry
Giving yourself the grace to grow slowly
Asking Him to renew your joy in this season
You don’t need to earn a reset—you just need to receive it.
So here’s your permission slip, friend: Step into May fully knowing that God’s mercies are new—and you don’t have to stay stuck in where you’ve been. With the joy of the Lord as your strength, you get to turn the page and walk into what’s next with hope.
What does a fresh start look like for you this month? I’d love to hear. Leave a comment or send me a message—we’re in this together.