There are times in life when it feels like the world has turned upside down, and nothing will ever be the same again. You may feel shattered, weighed down by grief, and too afraid to hold on to hope. Deep down, you might know that brighter days are ahead, but the overwhelming sorrow makes it hard to see past the pain. It’s as if the music of your soul has stopped, and the joy in your heart has faded away.
Jeremiah, the prophet, knew what it was like to feel this way. In the book of Lamentations, he poured out his sorrow after the destruction of Jerusalem. He didn’t hold back—he cried out to God in his brokenness: “Why have you utterly forgotten us, forsaken us for so long?” (Lamentations 5:20). Jeremiah was honest with God about his despair, and maybe you’ve had moments like that too.
If you ever find yourself in this emotional abyss, take comfort in knowing that you are not alone—God understands your pain. Even Lord Jesus, the Son of God, experienced betrayal, mockery, and unimaginable agony. On the cross, He cried out, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Mark 15:34). If the Savior of the world faced moments of anguish, you can be sure He understands yours.
But here’s the good news: Jesus didn’t stay in that place of pain. The story didn’t end at the cross. God raised Him up and gave Him the name above every name, so that at the name of Jesus, every knee will bow, every tongue will confess that He is Lord (Philippians 2:9-11). That same power that lifted Jesus out of the grave is available to lift you out of your despair.
The prophet Jeremiah, even as he lamented the destruction around him, held on to a powerful truth: "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness" (Lamentations 3:22-23). That’s our promise today. No matter how dark the night, God’s mercies are waiting for us with the sunrise. God is still writing your story. And His plans for you are good. So, lift up your eyes. Trust in His faithfulness. Joy is on the horizon!
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