Lamentations 1-3

I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall. I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, "The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him." The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD. It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he is young.

The author, probably Jeremiah, talks about the pain and suffering his people, the Israelites, are going through as a result of their sin. He recognized that it is a well-deserved punishment. However, he still has hope in God - in his great love, compassion, and faithfulness. He truly believes that God will restore his people, and surely he did restore us through his son, Jesus Christ.

He wrote that God's compassion is new every morning. How lovely that sounds! While we may run out of our compassion and mercy, thank God he does not do that. His compassion, grace, forgiveness, and love is available for anyone who believes in him.

I know you may feel a little anxious today about your job situation. Let us put our hope in God trusting in his faithfulness. He knows what we need and will provide for us. He is a compassionate God.