A picture from Terri Justice of her son Jesse and daughter Jamie; all dressed up in 19th century western garb. Very nice indeed!!! Nostalgia for a former time can be a good thing; especially if that era was one of plenty and serenity. And so my thoughts went to a book of the Bible that I don't think of as much as I should...
Lamentations, Chapter 5 (NASB)
Lam 5:19 You, O LORD, rule forever; Your throne is from generation to generation.
Lam 5:20 Why do You forget us forever? Why do You forsake us so long?
Lam 5:21 Restore us to You, O LORD, that we may be restored; Renew our days as of old,
Lam 5:22 Unless You have utterly rejected us And are exceedingly angry with us.
Lam 5:20 Why do You forget us forever? Why do You forsake us so long?
Lam 5:21 Restore us to You, O LORD, that we may be restored; Renew our days as of old,
Lam 5:22 Unless You have utterly rejected us And are exceedingly angry with us.
Jerusalem was destroyed, famine was the rule and depression and discouragement abounded. In times such as this human beings often seek God. And so, even bad circumstances can lead to good actions. I hope that the U.S. never has to face something like the fate of Jerusalem, but if it does, then this passage will provide hope. So, let us remember the past and learn from it! And if, along the way we just happen to find beauty, truth and an application for ourselves, then it will have been time well spent!!!
PS - Once again, NICE PICTURE; I especially like her fancy dress!!!