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Hope Amid Laments

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The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him. Lamentations 3:25 NIV



The Hebrew word for “lamentations” is אֵיכָה (Eicha), which translates to “How” or “Alas.” Merriam-Webster describes it as “an expression of sorrow, mourning, or regret.” It is a cry of suffering and unhappiness of what once was. The book of Lamentations is a collection of “alas” poems about the destruction of Jerusalem, capturing the grief of an exiled people longing for home.


Amid this sorrow is a ray of hope. Though far away, dwelling in an alien land, God has not departed from them. The hope lies in recognizing that God's goodness remains steadfast even in the most dire circumstances. The author chooses to believe, “The Lord is my portion.” The deliverance he desires may not come today, it may not come tomorrow, but it will come, and in that time of quiet waiting, he clings to that hope.


We all may have a time of lamentation; sometimes, it is individual, such as losing a loved one. At other times, the lamentation may be communal, as with the widespread grief, loss, and mourning of COVID-19. We have the same choice as the exiled Israelites. Where is our portion? Is our portion with the Lord, or do we place our hope in something else?


As we reflect on the words of Lamentations and the assurance that the Lord is our portion, let us carry this truth in our hearts. May it be a beacon of light guiding us through our own valleys of sorrow and a reminder that our hope is anchored in something far greater than our present circumstances.


As we reflect on the words of Lamentations and the assurance that the Lord is our portion, let us carry this truth in our hearts. May it be a beacon of light guiding us through our own valleys of sorrow and a reminder that our hope is anchored in something far greater than our present circumstances.


Heavenly Father,


Amid our laments, we come before You with heavy yet hopeful hearts, trusting in Your promise of deliverance.


We acknowledge the pain of our current trials, the loss, the uncertainty, and the waiting, but we also recognize Your steadfast love that never ceases. Your mercies are new every morning.


Teach us to wait on You patiently, seek You with all our hearts, and find solace in Your presence. May our souls find rest in You alone, our Rock and Redeemer.


We hold onto the hope that You instill within us, the hope that does not disappoint because Your love has been poured out into our hearts.


Guide us, comfort us, and use us for Your glory, Even as we walk through seasons of lament. In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen.


Blessings,

Pastor Tim




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