diff --git a/app/__init__.py b/app/__init__.py
index ab3e924a2..21f0c8e03 100644
--- a/app/__init__.py
+++ b/app/__init__.py
@@ -284,7 +284,7 @@ def init_app(application):
 
     @application.context_processor
     def _attach_current_global_daily_messages():
-        global global_limit
+        global_limit = 0
         remaining_global_messages = 0
         if current_app:
             if request.view_args: