God’s Faithfulness Is Great
Backgrounder on Lam 1-5:
God’s warning had come thro the
prophet Jeremiah, but the people
of Judah refused to listen.In 586BC
the Babylonian army attacked,
the people were carried into exile
and Jerusalem lay ruined & empty.
For days Jeremiah lamented over
the city and its future. As he cries
out in the darkness of destruction,
Jeremiah is given a spark of hope.
God promises forgiveness & grace;
the period of judgment is limited
and in His mercy God will restore
the city and return the captives.
Lord, we claim Your Faithfulness:
Through the Lord’s mercies
we are not consumed,
because his compassions fail not.
They are new every morning;
Great is Yr Faithfulness (L3:22-23)
Therefore I hope in Him!
The Lord is good to those who
Wait for Him, and seek Him.
It is good that one should hope
and Wait Quietly for the salvation
from the Lord (Lam 3:24-26).
You Remain the Same forever!
Turn us back to You and we will
be restored (L5:19-21). Amen.
Lord, thank You for being Faithful.
Your Word says You keep all your
promises & none of them will fail.
In Your mercy and tender kindness,
reveal your faithfulness to me and
show me that there is hope in You.
Help me to triumph over adversities
by focusing on Your Faithfulness.
Help me to exhibit faithfulness
in my relationships as well as in
my interactions with others. Amen
Lord, Quieten my heart and mind
so that I am willing to Wait on You;
not with grumbling & frustration
but with hope and assurance
that You do everything in Your
perfect timing. Give me patience,
and help me to look for your
answers to the requests I make.
And increase my faith that You
are working, even when I must
Wait for your answer. Amen.
Lord, in the midst of severe trial,
we may wonder at times where
are You. But we praise & exult U
that you are Still on Your throne,
Reigning over all heaven & earth.
And in an ever-changing world,
it’s comforting to remember
that You God Does Not Change,
for You Remain the Same forever.
Unchanging God, we praise U for
your faithfulness & unfailing love.
You are working out Yr purposes &
You are the reason we hope! Amen