Lamentations

I found myself on the brink of tears the other day when I finished Lamentations. Tonight, I was going through a study guide and it reminded me of the deep pain and sorrow that the people of Jerusalem experienced. What really struck me was how open and direct they were in their pain.

I struggle immensely with allowing others in on any sadness or pain I’m experiencing. Don’t want to come across as annoying or burdensome. What I’ve learned through my reading and random videos on facebook is GOD loves me so deeply that nothing I say can turn him away from me. I’ve asked him to patient with me, that I’m not used to that deep of love, I don’t know how to respond to it.

Lamentations, as well as other books, shows that GOD welcomes your anger and grief. HE wants you to let your pain out. You can voice your anger and frustration but still know GOD is right there with you, riding the storm along side you and after the storm passes he will guide you forward.

Along with that pain and suffering I love that they still understood that this was due to their building sins and breaking their covenant with GOD. They understood and accepted the consequences yet GOD still welcomed the emotions they rightfully felt.

Accepting painful emotions and going through events that makes you feel like your life is crumbling is sadly a part of life that is necessary. It’s not easy but reaching for GOD and having his help will make it possible to overcome and heal