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Great is Thy Faithfulness

Often life doesn’t make sense. It can be hard. In those times we can always come to God with our laments. But don’t get stuck in the pit of self-pity and despair: look up with eyes of faith to the one whose love never ceases, whose mercies are new every morning, and sing, “Great is Thy Faithfulness!” Continue reading

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Tears

When confronted by things we can’t understand we must do the same. Laments and tears are a means of healing for our wounded hearts. They are also a powerful means of intercession as we look to God to bring beauty from the ashes. Continue reading

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Tears

Know that God sees your tears, he hears your cries of lament. He hasn’t forgotten you; hasn’t forsaken you. The songs of joy will return in time. Continue reading

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Great is Thy Faithfulness

In the lament, we openly and honestly pour out our heart to God. We tell him what we are going through and how we feel about it. We get it all “out on the table”.   Continue reading

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Tears

Jeremiah is sometimes called “the Weeping Prophet.” His Lamentations are a prime example. But Jeremiah had reason to weep. He had been given a ministry of calling Judah to repentance, and they refused to listen. Continue reading

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Great is Thy Faithfulness

we openly and honestly pour out our heart to God. We tell him what we are going through and how we feel about it. We get it all “out on the table”. Continue reading

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Tears

Looking to the ruins, with the cries of those who lost loved ones still ringing in his ears, Jeremiah is filled with tears. All he can do is lament. Continue reading

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Great is Thy Faithfulness (Oct 30)

Lament is one of the most healthy ways for us to deal with difficult circumstances. In the lament, we openly and honestly pour out our heart to God. We tell him what we are going through ad how we feel about it. We get it all “out of the table.” Continue reading

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Great is Thy Faithfulness (Oct 30)

October 30 Great is Thy Faithfulness Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 119:65-72 | Lamentations 2:20 – 3:66 | Hebrews 1:1-14 | Proverbs 26:18-19 Today’s Scripture Focus: Lamentations 2:20-3:66 “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to … Continue reading

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Tears (Oct 29)

October 29 Tears Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 119:57-64 | Lamentations 1:1 –2:19 | Philemon 1-25| Proverbs 26:20 Today’s Scripture Focus: Lamentations 1 For these things do I weep, My eyes flow with tears: Far from me is any comforter who … Continue reading

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