People—spouses, parents, children, BFFs, neighbors—will let us down. They seldom intend to do it in an evil, cruel way. More often than not, they forget about promises to us because they have stuff going on, sometimes stuff we don’t even know about. Nobody knew that better than Jesus during his earthly life. Yet, he still sacrificed that earthly life for his friends—and for us.
We can have confidence that the Lord God always listens, remembers and loves us. The Almighty hears our cries, the ones we shout out loud and the ones we whisper in our souls. The answer always comes, maybe not the one we want or at the time we think we need it but the right one, in God’s time. As we approach the holiest days of the liturgical year, may we offer praise and thanks to the One who never forgets.

I was introduced to Isaiah 50 in a worship class that I took when I was 23 and it became a scripture reading when I was ordained into the ministry. One of my favorites because Isaiah 50 describes what challenges we go through as human beings especially in the instances that Melane describes in the devotional reading. God never forgets. "The sovereign Lord has given me an instructed tongue to know the word that sustains the weary. God wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught." (NIV) I really appreciate this as a person...
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AMEN!

Amen. :)

Melanie your words hit close to the heart! I am trying with all my heart to take a deep breath and remember that he hasn't forgotten. Blessings to all the LFF, especially those with extra needs these days. Holy Spirit fill the hearts of all and guide us to a heavenly earth.

Amen Amen Amen God be with us all

Amen!

Amen. Thank you, Melanie and God bless you!

Wonderful devotion, Melanie. Amen.

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I always enjoy your devotions, Melanie. Thank you for your thought-provoking messages of hope. As we approach the sacred days of the Triduum I once again offer up prayers and blessings to all those celebrating birthdays/anniversaries this April.
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The Book of Isaiah is considered the "Gospel of the Old Testament" (or "Fifth Gospel") because it contains the most comprehensive and detailed prophetic picture of Jesus Christ, His ministry, and His sacrificial death. Today’s readings point to God’s faithfulness in fulfilling His promises (prophecies)!!! *** Prophecy of the exile to Babylon and return back to Jerusalem in Isaiah 50:1-2a, “The Lord says to the people in Jerusalem, “Do you think I divorced your people who lived before you? Is that why I sent them away? If it is, show Me the letter of divorce. I did not sell you...
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