June 27, 2024 Weekly Letter from Our Savior’s

 

The book of Lamentations is well named. Written by Jeremiah, who is sometimes called the “weeping prophet”, Lamentations is a book of grief as Jeremiah wails over the misery of his fellow countrymen living in exile. This short book is quite depressing with the exception of several key verses right in the middle of Lamentations - verses found in this Sunday’s Old Testament reading. Because of the Lord’s great faithfulness, we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness! (Lamentations 3:22-23). God is indeed faithful. In the midst of sorrow and despair, God is there. His mercy is new every morning and that’s worth celebrating each day!

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