Thought for the Week: Jeremiah 17

Trust the Lord for Wellness & Healing

Jeremiah himself becomes object
lesson for what’s soon to befall
Judah. The prophet is commanded
to remain celibate and avoids feast
days; a reminder to his countrymen
that they will soon experience
involuntarily what Jeremiah is
called to experience voluntarily.
For loss of comfort and joy await
God’s rebellious people. But then
God’s discipline is still redemptive.

Lord, we will Trust & Cling to You:
Blessed is the one who Trusts in the
Lord, whose confidence is in Him.
They will be like a tree planted
by the water that sends out its
roots by the stream. It does not
fear when heat comes; its leaves
are always green. It has no worries
in a year of drought and never
fails to Bear Fruit (Jer 17:7-8).
Heal me O Lord & I will be Healed,
Save me and I shall be saved,
for You are the one I praise…
(for) You are my hope in
the day of doom (v14, 17). Amen

Lord, I put my complete Trust in You
for You are my hope & confidence.
Thank You for Your promise
to bring forth fruit in my life.
And make my soul prosperous
even during the long dry spells.
Help me Lord to never turn from You;
instead lead me to go deep into You
as I feed in Your Word each day. Amen

Lord, You are good & I trust in You
for You are my hope & confidence.
Draw me ever closer to You and
give me a passion to seek You.
Help me to Be Fruitful even during
life’s dry season and into old age.
Help me to put my roots deep
into You and Your Word that I be
able to endure hard times and wait
for Your sure deliverance. Amen.

Lord, really grateful that You came
as our Healer besides our Saviour.
In Your mercy, I ask for Your healing
touch upon my friends who need it,
especially those with severe illness.
Having experienced Your healing
a few times before, I know when
You heal, we can be healed fully.
At the same time, grant us the
discipline to take proper care
of our physical body. Amen.

Reflection on Jeremiah 1-20 (Sep 18)

Seeking God thru Biblical Prayers

The purpose of the prophetic book
of Jeremiah is to urge God’s people
to turn from their sins & back to God.
On Monday, we learn from Jer 1
that God Gives Us Assignment.
On Tuesday, we learn from Jer 6
that we are to Follow the Lord’s Way.
On Wed, we learn from Jeremiah 10
to Pray to Our Great Eternal Maker.
On Thursday, we learn from Jer 16
that Lord My Fortress Is Trustworthy.
On Friday, we learn from Jeremiah 17
to Trust the Lord for Wellness/Healing.
On Saturday, we learn from Jer 18
that the Master Potter Moulds Us.
Let us humble ourselves and pray
and seek His face. Help us O God
to be disciples who are willing to be Moulded by You, Follow Your Way,
and Accept Your Assignment to us;
for You are Our Great Eternal Maker
and our Fortress, You are Trustworthy
and Care for us. In Jesus’ name. Amen