CWW Week 40 - Loyalty - Day 7

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Devotions, Loyalty

Devotional Title: “Steadfast in the Storm”

Scripture Focus:
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” — Lamentations 3:22–23 (NIV)

Loyalty is a quality we often admire in others but can struggle to practise ourselves—especially when life turns upside down. In the book of Lamentations, the writer is surrounded by devastation. Jerusalem has fallen. Grief and chaos are everywhere. And yet, in the middle of his heartbreak, he makes one of the most powerful declarations of loyalty and hope ever written: “Great is your faithfulness.”

That phrase doesn’t come from a place of comfort. It comes from the rubble. It’s spoken through tears. And yet, it’s deeply confident in one truth: that God’s love is unwavering and His loyalty never runs dry.

God’s faithfulness is not just consistent—it’s creative. His compassions are “new every morning.” That means His loyalty to us isn’t recycled or second-hand. It’s fresh. It meets us in the exact places we need it, exactly when we need it. Whether we wake up weary, worried, or wandering, His steadfast love greets us again.

And here’s the invitation: to reflect that same kind of loyalty in our own lives.

We’re called to be loyal—not just when things are smooth, but especially when they’re not. Loyalty isn’t about blind allegiance. It’s about choosing to love, serve, and stay faithful even when things are messy or uncertain. It’s about sticking by our loved ones, holding onto our commitments, and trusting God when we can’t see the way forward.

This passage reminds us that loyalty starts with remembering God’s own loyalty to us. We’re not loyal out of duty or fear. We’re loyal because He has shown us how. His love didn’t leave us in our sin. His mercy meets us in our weakness. His promises hold firm when everything else falls apart. That kind of loyalty transforms us from the inside out.

When we understand how deeply God is committed to us, it changes how we treat others. We become more patient. More consistent. More willing to forgive. Loyalty becomes part of our spiritual DNA—not just something we do, but something we are.

In practical terms, that might look like:

  • Sticking with a friend going through a rough patch—even when they’re not easy to be around.
  • Staying faithful in your devotional life—even when you feel dry or distant from God.
  • Honouring your marriage vows or family commitments—even when it would be easier to check out.

Loyalty is often quiet. It’s the decision to show up, again and again, without fanfare. But make no mistake: heaven sees it. And the world needs it. In a culture of broken promises and fleeting attention, a loyal heart shines brightly.

The writer of Lamentations clung to this truth: We are not consumed. That means no matter what we face, God’s loyal love sustains us. And when we let that loyalty shape our own lives, we become steady people in a shaky world. We become friends who can be trusted, believers who can be counted on, and servants who stay true—because we’ve seen how loyal our God is.

Let this be a season where loyalty isn’t just something you admire in others, but something God builds in you.

Reflection Questions:

  1. In what areas of your life is God calling you to reflect His faithfulness—especially when it feels hard or inconvenient?
  2. How does knowing God’s loyalty to you impact the way you approach relationships, commitments, or spiritual habits?
  3. Who in your life might be blessed by your loyalty this week—through presence, patience, or prayer?

Prayer:

Dear Lord, Papa God,
Thank You for Your never-failing love and compassion. Even when the world around us shifts, You remain steady and loyal. Help us to remember that Your mercies are new every morning, and that You are always faithful, even when we are not. Shape our hearts to reflect Your loyalty—at home, in friendships, and in our walk with You. Make us people who show up, who stay true, and who honour You with lives marked by consistency and love.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Have a great day today with Jesus.

Graham Hood.

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