A Lenten Retreat Preview "Book of Lamentations"

A Lenten Journal Excerpt Day One

Day One

Scripture Reading: Lamentations 1:1-2

Personal Reflection

                                        Desolate

Darkened night

desolate streets

not the rest of dreams

nor of peace.

Rather despair spreading

rustling through

bondage packaged

built in reckless.

Abandon over years

a self-designed

city once puffed with pride

crumbles under foundation.

Weeps bitter tears

without hope.

Onlookers scoff

or mourn

lost heritage

lost legacy.

                                                                       

Writing Prompt

       1. In what ways do you identify with this city’s lament? Do you have areas in your life that have changed or been lost?

       2. Have you experienced an enormous loss or a betrayal of a friend?

       3. How are you expressing your disappointment to God? To others?

4     4.  How else has your relationship with the Lord been affected?

Psalm of Worship
“Do not fret because of the wicked; do not be envious of wrongdoers,” Psalm 37:1

Today’s Thought