hope

Hope

"My strength has perished, and so has my hope from the LORD." (Lam 3:18)
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When sorrow and trouble drain us of strength, when we have nothing left in
ourselves- the Lord understands. Did Jeremiah lack faith because he cried out?

"Remember my affliction and my wandering, the wormwood and bitterness. Surely my
soul remembers and is bowed down within me." (Lam 3:19-20) Crying out to God is
not a lack of faith. He knows where we go and where we are at and the bitterness
in this world. He cares for you.

"This I recall to my mind, therefore I have hope. The LORD'S lovingkindnesses
indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail." (Lam 3:21-22) Our faith is
little... mine is anyway, small like a mustard seed and I cause myself much
trouble.

But it's about the Lord's mercy, compassion, and kindness. "They are new every
morning; Great is Your faithfulness." (Lam 3: 23) Though all else is taken away,
you have this unshakable: "The LORD is my portion," says my soul, "Therefore I
have hope in Him." (Lam 3:24) Let's pray.

Heavenly Father, when encouragement seems far away, and our soul is bent and
humbled, help us remember: What we have is You.

Thank-You for true hope in the midst of our own weakness- hope that depends on
You. Your lovingkindness and mercy never comes to an end. Help us wait upon You-
for Your hand of mercy that never fails. Amen.

Today's very great and precious promise

The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the person who seeks Him. It is
good that he waits silently for the salvation of the LORD. (Lam 3:25-26)

We have God's Word on it.