The SUGAR That Actually Refuels You When You’re Running On Empty
Life can hit so hard you feel like you’ve been dragged through a desert with no water in sight.
That was Jeremiah.
Jerusalem destroyed. Temple burned. People exiled. Everything he loved—gone.
And in the middle of his gut-wrenching lament he drops one of the most hope-filled verses in the entire Bible:
“But this I call to mind,
and therefore I have hope:
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases;
his mercies never come to an end;
they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
‘The LORD is my portion,’ says my soul,
‘therefore I will hope in him.’”
— Lamentations 3:21-24 ESV
Five punch-in-the-soul truths in three verses.
Five truths that form the only SUGAR that actually refuels you when chocolate, Netflix, and venting to the group chat fall flat.
Here’s your new go-to when you’re burned out, done, or just over it:
S – Steadfast Love That Never Quits
“The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases…”
God’s love isn’t moody. It doesn’t ghost you when you ghost Him.
“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good,
for his steadfast love endures forever.”
— Psalm 136:1 ESV
U – Unfailing Mercy That’s Brand New Every Morning
“…his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning…”
Yesterday’s failures? Covered.
Today’s mess? Fresh mercy dropped at sunrise.
“But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ.”
— Ephesians 2:4-5 ESV
G – Great Faithfulness That Never Flinches
“…great is your faithfulness.”
God has never dropped the ball. Not once. Not ever.
“Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him…”
— Deuteronomy 7:9 ESV
A – Always Kind, Even When Life Isn’t
The Lord is kind in ALL His works (Psalm 145:17).
He’s not just powerful—He’s gentle with the crushed.
“The LORD is righteous in all his ways
and kind in all his works.”
— Psalm 145:17 ESV
R – Real Hope That Becomes Your Portion
“The LORD is my portion… therefore I will hope in him.”
Not a job. Not a relationship. Not a five-year plan.
Him. Just Him. And that’s more than enough.
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
— Romans 15:13 ESV
Stop reaching for the fake sugar that leaves you crashing harder.
Grab the SUGAR that actually sustains.
Next time you feel the burnout creeping in:
- Open your phone notes and type the five truths.
- Say them out loud like Jeremiah did—“I call this to mind.”
- Text them to a friend who’s struggling.
- Put Lamentations 3:22-23 as your lock screen for a week.
Because the only way to make it through the fire is to keep your eyes on the One who walks in it with you.
Let’s Talk About It
Which of these five truths hits you the hardest right now?
Drop it in the comments—I read every single one.
🙏🏻 Prayer
Father,
I’m tired. Really tired.
But Your steadfast love hasn’t quit on me.
Your mercies are new right now, even while I’m praying this.
Your faithfulness is great—even when mine is small.
You are kind when the world is cruel.
You are my portion, and that’s enough.
Refuel me today with Your SUGAR.
Let me taste and see that You are good.
In Jesus’ strong name, Amen. 🙏✝️