There Is Hope In The Mist of Affliction
“The thought of my suffering and homelessness is bitter beyond words. I will never forget this awful time, as I grieve over my loss. Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. I say to myself “The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!” Lamentations 3:19-24 (NLT)
For over 27 years I have been “challenged” with Chronic Illness. As the years continue to pass with no end to my physical suffering in sight, at times I cry out to God as the Prophet Jeremiah did in Lamentations.
God knows all about our sufferings and trials in our lives. There is nothing that happens to us without His knowledge. Sometimes that in itself makes no sense to me. Let’s face it, when something horrible happens we find ourselves questioning God –“Lord, why is this happening? What have I done to deserve……?”
I cannot tell you how many times I have questioned God; but just as Jeremiah lamented, I too will see a ray hope in all my trials when I am reminded that the faithful love and mercy of my precious Lord never ceases!
Dear Lord, how glorious to know that Your faithfulness and mercy begin afresh each day! For You are my priceless inheritance because I have put my faith and trust in You, my Lord and my Savior. Even though at times my pain seems to be too great to bear, I will lay all my cares upon You because I have set my hope is in You. In Jesus, precious name, amen.
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Amazed at your post today. We have 12 children and my husband has been without a job for 1 yr now. We are losing our house in 5 weeks and nowhere to go as of now. I know that God is able to do things that I cannot even dream of! The verse you put was just what I needed and I appreciate your post! Is was from His heart to mine! Thank you!
Great encouragement Michele. I pray this blesses and encourages many who read it.
Bethany
Often I am asking “Why Lord…”, but like you said – He is faithful and His love and mercy never ceases.
Thank you for your encouraging words, Michele.
We’ve walked through some fires over the last year, but we know that God has been with us in the midst. I am so thankful for his great love and faithfulness towards us.