Lamentations 5- Omniscient God

 

God sees and knows our suffering and trials, we are not alone even if we are the cause of our trial.  What a blessing to be unconditionally loved and cared for by the most powerful and most loving being.  We are blessed to know Him!!!

Lamentations 4- Finite Discipline

 

Although this disciple is extreme, it does not last forever.  God has a specific intention and once that is complete, it is over.  It is not forever and it does not change our identity…they were still called daughter.  Lord help me to stay submitted to You always so that I can enjoy your pleasure rather than needing to be punished.

Lamentations 3- Intentional Recall

 

It is so easy to focus on the present trial we are in…they loom so large, we can forget anything else exists.  But this passage reminds us that we need to pursue memories of Gods past faithfulness.  It is always worth the effort to be reminded of how God has come through in past time in my life or in the lives of friends.  God, You are so good and we have such bad memories…strengthen me to meditate on you faithfulness!

Lamentations 2- Comfort from Confession

 

Comfort and healing are borne through confession of sin and honesty.  What a counterintuitive path to healing.  We so often feel that our guilt and shame should be hidden and protected, but that perpetuates further sin.  Lord, help me always to expose my sin and failings so that I can be healed!

Lamentations 1- God Sees

 

Over and over in this chapter we have the author asking the Lord to see the pain & suffering…and we know that He does.  He is always with us and walks beside us through every trial and even our self inflicted suffering.

Jeremiah 52- Compassionate Care

 

Even after the Lord destroyed the kingdom because of their rebellion, God protects and provides for Jehoiachin.

Jeremiah 51- Personally Involved

 God is an active part of carrying out the trials that we face, yet it is for our good and His glory!