Lamentations 3:22-26
22The faithful love of the Lord never ends!
His mercies never cease.
23Great is his faithfulness;
his mercies begin afresh each morning.
24I say to myself, “The Lord is my inheritance;
therefore, I will hope in him!”
25The Lord is good to those who depend on him,
to those who search for him.
26So it is good to wait quietly
for salvation from the Lord.
The first part of this chapter is dreadful. The author is deep despair over a sin. He feels like God has turned his back on him. Yet, when I started reading verse twenty-two, I found hope in God’s unfailing love. Since having COVID the first time in November for three weeks I have struggled with asthma and bronchitis. My prayer journal is filled with pleadings for healing. I searched my heart to know if it was sin which was keeping me from good health. I asked forgiveness for the sin I found and prayed I would do better each day. God is ever merciful to forgive me. Each day God gives me what I need to get through the day.
The Lord is my inheritance. Without him I would be without hope. This is so true for me. Anything I have accomplished I have done it in the strength God has given me. This past three weeks have been a great example. I got bronchitis again. For several days I did not have the energy to do much. I took a medical leave and got tested for COVID. Thankfully, it was negative. It had only been six weeks since I had bronchitis and a positive test. All I could do was do simple things to care for myself, but I spent a great deal of time on my couch and bed. I finally went to see my doctor and she gave me another round of steroids. Even after the five-day prescription was through, I had no energy. Yet, I was back to work praying to get through my shift. God was faithful.
I know I can depend on God. Each morning I sit in quiet waiting for God to speak to me through his Word and prayer. Yesterday I had more energy for work. Today I cleaned my kitchen. I feel more like myself. I still cough now and then but that is getting better. I am trying to eat healthy to build up my immune system. I know God will be faithful to keep me going. His love never ends. Are you trusting God for his mercies each day?
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