But I will bring you health and will heal you of your wounds — this is the LORD’s declaration — for they call you Outcast, Zion whom no one cares about.
Jeremiah 30:17 (CSB)
Lord Jesus, how many times have I felt as if I am alone and that nobody cares about me? How often have I lulled around, sad at heart, feeling left out and neglected? And what about those times when I have stayed up late at night feeling sorry for myself, worried about tomorrow, wondering if there was going to be any help for me on the horizon? Lord, the feelings are real but Your love for me is more real!
I confess it is easy to get in a rut feeling sorry for myself, listening to the voices of doubters around me declaring that nobody cares for me. It can get so bad that I even start believing it, singing the “woe is me” blues. But I can hear Your words ringing in my soul, reminding me that I am never alone (Hebrews 13:5), that You are watching over me (Psalm 121:8), and not to worry because You will take care of me (Matthew 6:25-34). Why, You have promised to restore what I have lost (Joel 2:25-26)!
So, today I thank You because what I have typically see as a glass half empty is actually a glass half full! My soul waits in anticipation for You to fill my cup with overflowing, reminding me to stop looking at the glass but instead look at that hand that is filling it!
So, I purpose today to fill up and feast on Your Word, rehearsing Your promises in my heart and mind. I refuse to be discouraged by my circumstances, but instead choose to encourage myself, looking not to things that are seen but holding fast to things that are unseen. I will patiently wait on You, knowing that You love and care for me, and trusting that my true breakthrough is right around the corner. I am so grateful today for a God, Savior, and Friend like You. Thank You for loving me. I do love You, trust You, and place all of my hope in You. Amen.