The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” vss. 22-23
Lamentations 3:22-33
The book of Lamentations was likely written following the destruction of Jerusalem and the deportation of its leading families to Babylon. Its verses are full of sadness as the writer laments what has happened to the chosen people of God. Having experienced what he believes to be the wrath of God he writes that he has forgotten what happiness is. But here’s what is truly amazing! In the midst of his despair, alone in the darkness, he is able to write, “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end!” Affirmations like this have been seen frequently through the centuries among the faithful. No matter how bad life gets, no matter how often their spirits are crushed, they lift up their faces from the dust and sing praises to the Lord. And that’s how it will continue to be. Even if the dystopian visions of some come to pass, even if climate change brings unprecedented catastrophes, the faithful will continue to celebrate the mercies of God, and awaken every morning with thanksgiving on their lips. Why do we do that? The answer is pretty basic: we literally have nowhere else to turn. The One who brings all things into existence is our only hope as long as time endures.
Thought for the Day: What mercies do I experience every morning?
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