Some verses I read today...

I was reading in Lamentations today, when I stumbled accross these verses:

Lamentations 3:25-27 - The Lord is good to those who wait for him to the soul who seeks him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. It is good that he bear the yoke in his youth.

Yesterday, as I was driving and Conlan was snoozing, I was praying. I was praying about a situation in my life that needed some guidance, and I asked God to please give me a verse the next time I opened my Bible concerning whether I should take action now or wait and see what happens. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. Sweet.

Then, I read on and got these verses which are a strong comfort to me in many situations:
Lamentations 3:31-33 - For the Lord does not cast off forever, but though he cause grief, he will have compassion according to the abundance of his steadfast love. For he does not willingly afflict or grieve the children of men.

No good parent wants to hurt his children, but there is a difference between discipline and affliction. God does not afflict his children, though he disciplines us as any good parent does. So when God asks me to sacrifice, it is not to push me down, but it is to his glory for my best.

Praise up!