Verdict: Lamentations: Prayers and Poetry

               Verdict 

                Only by God's

                forgiveness can

                our land, our lives

                find restoration.

                O Lord, ruler of generations

                forget we plead

                our sins, our rebellion

                forever reign.

                Once more in our hearts

                families of the earth

                on bended knee, worship

                final verdict Yours alone.

                Omega, return we pray.

Psalm 37:40: "The Lord helps them and rescues them; he rescues them from the wicked, and saves them, because they take refuge in him."

                        Isaiah 61:1-4

                 "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me,

                because the Lord has anointed me;

                he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed,

                to bind up the brokenhearted,

                to proclaim liberty to the captives,

                and release to the prisoners;

                to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor

                and the day of vengeance of our God;

                to comfort all who mourn;

                to provide for those who mourn in Zion--

                to give them a garland instead of ashes,

                the oil of gladness instead of mourning,

                the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit.

                They will be called oaks of righteousness,

                the planting of the Lord, to display his glory.

                They shall  raise up the former devastations;

                they shall repair the ruined cities,

                the devastation of many generations."

Thank you for sharing Lamentations throughout this year. In 2022 -yikes already-we will take a walk through 1 & 2 Peter. 

Blessings and prayers on the beginnings of a new fresh year.

Reflection: Redemption: Lamentations: Prayers and Poetry

 Reflection Questions

        1. What verdict towards our sins has God shown us in Jesus?

        2. How does this gift change our heart desires?

        3. What rescue or restoration do you seek through His forgiveness now?

Share: How can we help each other to overcome defeat and come before Him on bended knees?

Redemption: Lamentations: Prayers and Poetry

Reading: Lamentations 5:21-22: "Restore to Thee, O Lord, that we may be restored; Renew our days of old. Unless Thou hast utterly rejected us, And art exceedingly angry with us."

Redemption

Lord, too often we forget that this day is extra special. That we can engage in Your light. That each new day is a gift from You. That we are invited to be with You in all circumstances.

We ask that You continue to renew and restore each of us on each of our days as needed; that we may walk in Your purpose and authority. Give us strength for whatever we are called to be or to do.

Restore each of us. Regardless of the year behind or even the day we ask You for clear vision and open hearts to recognize and receive Your ongoing gift of living grace.

May all Your wandering children return. May all our families be rooted again in relationship with You. Each one heart to heart.

We ask for fresh vision--new courage--to step where You lead.

"Thy will be done."

Your thoughts,