Thought for the Week: Lam 3

God’s Faithfulness Is Great

God’s warning had come thru 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 (Lam 5:19-21). Amen.

Lord, thank You for being Faithful.
Your Word says You keep all Your
promises and 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 but with hope
and assurance that You will do
everything in Your perfect timing.
Grant me patience, and help me to
look for Your answers to my requests.
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 where are You.
But we praise and exult You
that You are Still on Your throne.
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 You for
Your faithfulness and unfailing love.
You are working out Your purposes &
we hope in You for restoration. Amen

Reflection on Ezekiel & Daniel

Seeking God thru Biblical Prayers

The purpose of the book of Ezekiel
is to announce God’s judgment and
foretell the salvation of God’s people;
while for Daniel is to show how God
is in control & the care of His people.
On Monday, we learn from Lam 3
that God’s Faithfulness Is Great.
On Tuesday, we learn from Ezek 11
that God Gives Us A New Heart.
On Wed, we learn from Ezekiel 37
that God Brings Dead Things to Life.
On Thursday, we learn from Dan 2
that God Reveals Deep Things.
On Friday, we learn from Dan 4
that God Rules & Fulfils Dreams.
On Saturday, we learn from Dan 9
on God of Holiness and Mercy.
Let us humble ourselves and pray
and seek His face. Help us O God
to be disciples who purpose to
be grateful and obedient to You;
for You are holy yet merciful & faithful,
restore Your people and fulfil dreams.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.