Jeremiah 15:15-16: Remember Me!
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Tomorrow we enter into the Lenten season and so as we prepare we strengthen our relationship with God. The prophet Jeremiah experienced the destruction of Israel’s beautiful relationship with Yahweh despite his intensity and persistence in warning of the coming fall. We might tap into that passion and persistence today. We might draw on the prophet’s faith, hope and love for God as he sees it in all.
You know where I am, God! Remember what I’m doing here!
Take my side against my detractors.
When we feel as though no one listens . . . we speak as Jeremiah speaks.
Don’t stand back while they ruin me.
Just look at the abuse I’m taking!
When we feel as though no one sees . . . we ask as Jeremiah asks.
I never joined the party crowd
in their laughter and their fun.
When we feel as though no one acts in the Lord . . . we live as Jeremiah lives.
When your words showed up, I ate them—
swallowed them whole. What a feast!
What delight I took in being yours,
O God!
When we feel as though no one believes . . . we love as Jeremiah loves.
And so we pray . . .
Remember me, Lord, remember who I am and where I am.
Remember me, Jesus, remember how I am and why I am.
Remember me, Holy Comforter, remember that I am . . . remember that I am . . .
Remember me, Lord, remember me! Amen.
To learn about the prophet Jeremiah, click on the image above or visit: http://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/464029/jewish/The-Prophet-Jeremiah.htm
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