God’s Goodness for those who Wait and Seek
Scripture
Lamentations 3:25 (NIV)
The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him.
Reflection
Lamentations 3:25 portrays a context of sorrow and lament, yet in the midst of these trials, there's a profound acknowledgment of God's goodness. This verse highlights that those who patiently wait and earnestly seek God will experience His goodness. It's a reassurance that God's character remains constant, providing hope amid challenges.
Prayer
Lord, in seasons of waiting and seeking, help us anchor our hope in You. Teach us patience and persistence in seeking Your face, knowing that Your goodness sustains us. Grant us strength to trust Your timing and promises. Amen.
Action Steps
Hope in God: Reflect on moments when God's goodness has been evident in your life during times of waiting.
Seek His Presence: Dedicate intentional time each day to seek God through worship, prayer, meditation on His Word, reading Scripture, etc. Journal your relationship with Him.
Patience and Trust: Identify an area in your life where you're waiting on God. Pray for patience and trust while actively seeking Him, knowing His goodness will prevail. He is good to those who wait for Him. He is good to those who seek Him, they lack no good thing.