"Believing isn't rooted in your personal power or inner strength. Believing is about waking up every morning and taking up your cross daily. It's about knowing and understanding that no matter how trashy things may look, Yahweh has a plan that He's working for good through His children. Believing must be a daily choice and a way of life.
Jeremiah, the weeping prophet, was God's spokesperson during a rotten time in Israel. The nation faced exile, death, destruction affliction, torment, separation from God... not a pleasant list. Jerusalem was sacked and burned on August 14, 586BC with Jeremiah most likely nearby watching the flame.
Yet, reflecting on all of this in Lamentations 3:22, Jeremiah records this amazing idea "Because of the Lord's faithful love, we do not perish, for His mercies never end. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness! I say: the Lord is my portion, therefore I will put my hope in Him."
Definitely a good verse to memorize as I get ready for another year of adventure and unknowns!
2 comments:
Thank you for that posting Amberly! That was so good to read right now...hope all is well in Boston. We miss you! Love, Bet (and the boys)
Hi you! Glad to find your blog. Just browsing around on facebook. Boston huh? Sounds like you're enjoying yourself and figuring things out :) Happy Birthday! Wonderful scripture. God is the best place to put your hope. And He will lead down paths we can't see the end of, definitely, though there is always an end in mind. I also love 2 Tim 1:7 for the same kinds of reasons "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. " Kind of helps you count on yourself at the same time as God. Brandon pointed that one out to me. Hope you're doing well overall - and hopefully good adventures ahead for 23 :)
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