ALTERATIONS

Jeremiah was sinking into a deep depression.  He started to BLAME God for his emotional and physical distress and discomfort.  He felt trapped and weighted down.  He was sinking spiritually.  He was feeding his FEARS rather than his FAITH!  And know this--"What you feed grows!"  His fears were flooding his mind and he was drowning in discouragement and the devil's lies.  {See:  Lamentations 3:1-9]

Then, in verses 21-24, he shifted his attention--he ALTERED his thoughts--remembering GOD'S PROMISES:  (1)  The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; (2) His mercies never come to an end; (3) They are new every morning; (4) Great is Thy faithfulness; (5) The Lord is my portion.

In verse 25 he came to the realization that "the Lord is good to those who WAIT for Him."  God was making some ALTERATIONS in Jeremiah.  But Jeremiah had to "stand still" while God was doing this work in Him.

What's the bottom line?  WAIT on the Lord to make the necessary ALTERATIONS.  Where you once fit into the worn garment of DIScouragement, He will ALTER it -- and you'll be  ENcouraged as to the way it fits.