Wow! Jeremiah spends 20 verses describing the afflictions he is under, then he writes,
“But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope.”
In the midst of hardship, he has to remind himself of God’s goodness. He reminds himself that:
1) The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
2) his mercies never come to an end;
3) his mercies are new every morning;
4) great is God’s faithfulness.
Then he concludes, “The Lord is my portion, therefore I will hope.”
If a prophet of God has to remind himself of God’s goodness, I’m sure I must do the same. In addition to reading the Bible for these reminders, we can sing songs that proclaim God’s goodness to us.
Years ago, Colleen had the idea that each night, as we close the day in prayer, we all say at least one blessing we experienced during the day. We still do this as a way to force ourselves to recognize God’s goodness toward us.
Father, help me to be ever mindful of your goodness and mercy. Amen.
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