The Importance of Prayer: Approaching the Throne of GraceSample

Waiting for God’s Answer

Read: Lamentations 3:19–26

SOAP: Lamentations 3:25–26

The LORD is good to those who trust in him,

to the one who seeks him.

It is good to wait patiently

for deliverance from the LORD.

Into the text

The prophet Jeremiah experienced great loss, but he encouraged his soul by rehearsing God’s character and remembering that the Lord’s love is steadfast and sure. He aligned his life to the bedrock truth of who God is rather than the slippery slope of changing circumstances.

During our seasons of lament or loss or trial, we can keep hope alive in our hearts by firmly fixing our thoughts on our heavenly Father’s unchanging attributes. We can always trust in Him. He will always answer and provide deliverance. Our choices do not determine God’s love for His people. Even if we falter, His unchanging love holds fast and never lets go.

His compassion is unending. The Lord shoulders our burdens and supplies a fresh batch of mercy every morning. When we surrender our broken lives, He lavishes us with His comfort. We can trust our Father will always open His arms to receive us and restore us if we seek Him with repentant hearts.

His faithfulness is inexhaustible. Our Father continually follows through and fulfills what He has promised. The enemy may bring temporary frustration, but he cannot frustrate God’s purpose for our lives. Our lives may be in constant flux, but our unchanging God has not forgotten us.

You may face external tribulation today, but you do not need to give way to fear. You can console your troubled soul by choosing to call to mind God’s character continually. Calamity cannot consume you if you place your total confidence in the Rock of your salvation.

Prayer

Father God, You are faithful and unchanging, full of compassion and mercy. Whenever I am overwhelmed, help me remember this truth and trust in You. I know that it is good to wait on You for Your perfect timing. I know I can trust You to act on my behalf and deliver me, no matter the circumstance. In Jesus’ name, amen.