Bible Chapter: Lamentations 5

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
This short book ends with prayer for the people. LORD, remember what has happened to us. They had lost everything.  Strangers had taken over.  Their lives had become unbearable, they had to pay for water to drink, and their firewood was expensive.  They were exhausted, but given no rest.  It all looked horrible.  And then we see a very interesting thought: Their ancestors sinned, but they had since died and future generations were suffering the punishment the ancestors deserved!  That is a good illustration of the fact that sin has far-reaching impact.  People who think that they can do whatever they want and it won’t affect anyone else need to wake up.  That is a horrible lie.  Atrocious things were happening to them.  They had no more joy.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
This book has an ending word of encouragement and prayer.  Lord, you remain the same forever! Restore us, O Lord, and bring us back to you again!  They prayed for God to give them back the joys they once had!  There is always hope in the Lord.  Keep focusing on Him, even when you can’t see the hope.

3.  How can I help someone?
Hope in the Lord. Jesus came to this world to give us hope.  He is more powerful than sin. Put your full trust in HIM.