Finding Faithfulness
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. – Lamentations 3:22-23 (NRSV)
It might seem odd that an entire book of the bible, Lamentations, is devoted to lament. An entire book of the bible is set aside for pouring pain, grief, and sorrow out onto Jesus. And yet, we realize the promise of Jesus’ coming is not an escape from our humanity, but God’s presence in it. The hope and promise is that God’s Kingdom has broken in, is breaking in– and God will be faithful to keep his promises.
It’s God’s faithful love and enduring presence give us the audacity to be honest and pour our hearts out to him. To trust in steady Goodness that is making all things new.
Where do you long for the faithfulness of God? How might God be inviting you to live into his faithfulness with those around you?
It might seem odd that an entire book of the bible, Lamentations, is devoted to lament. An entire book of the bible is set aside for pouring pain, grief, and sorrow out onto Jesus. And yet, we realize the promise of Jesus’ coming is not an escape from our humanity, but God’s presence in it. The hope and promise is that God’s Kingdom has broken in, is breaking in– and God will be faithful to keep his promises.
It’s God’s faithful love and enduring presence give us the audacity to be honest and pour our hearts out to him. To trust in steady Goodness that is making all things new.
Where do you long for the faithfulness of God? How might God be inviting you to live into his faithfulness with those around you?
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