“This I recall to my mind, Therefore I have hope. Through the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:21-23 )
Lamentations is a difficult book because of the images of suffering that fill its pages. Yet, in the very middle of Jeremiah’s words of pain and suffering are words of hope. In fact, it is as if the prophet simply turns a corner in his mind and begins thinking of God’s character and nature rather than his circumstances. It’s at that moment where we read these words, “Therefore, I have hope.”
In a broken world, hope can be hard to come by. Each day, we are face to face with tragedy, sickness and death, but it is within this reality of pain that God brings hope. This hope is not founded on our situation or ability; our hope is founded on God. How can we have hope in God? Because He is all powerful, all knowing, never-changing, and He loves us. This means that no matter the pain, God is there. No matter the difficulty, God is guiding us and using that difficulty for our good. If you find yourself in the middle of hard times, do not fear, because the maker of heaven and earth is with you. Draw close to Him, and He will help you to live in hope, not fear.
In life, we should think more about how great God is and less about how great our troubles are.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, I love You and give You praises for still being here and loving us in such a time like this. The world is ungreatful and broken.. I know that I can often lose sight of Your love while I’m in the middle of hard times. Help me to be mindful of Your love, mercy, compassion and strength so that I can endure and even rejoice in my pain. Fill me with Your Spirit so that I may live in hope. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Invitation:
Have you ever asked Jesus into your life? Would you like to have a personal relationship with Him? That is the ultimate decision you will have to make. Jesus died on the cross for you and me. He loves you and wants to help you. If you have not asked Jesus to be your Lord and Savior please click here 4 Simple Steps to Jesus. Please dont pass up the greatest gift of all.
Rob Lavallee
Scriptural Seeds Ministries
Scriptural Seeds Ministries 
“Holy Father we thank You, for You have said, ‘ I will lead you in MY RIGHTEOUSNESS because of your enemies, and make your way true before your face.— And you will rejoice because you have put your trust in ME. You will shout for joy, because I defend, protect, and cover you. You that love ME, JESUS, be full of Joy in ME. For I, your LORD, will bless the righteous; with Loving Favor I will surround you and shield you MYSELF.’ In JESUS we Praise YOU. Amen.”
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No wonder my heart is filled with joy, and my mouth shouts his praises! My body rests in safety – Psalms 16:9, NLT
Why am I discouraged? Why so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again, my Savior and my God! – Psalms 42:11, NLT
Nothing can break me through my faith in God. And those things that may seem like a down fall are just a door way to a new and much brighter beginning. PRAISE God… I feel your presence and strength.
– life is good, life is blessed, all the time…
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