Podcasts about lamentations

Have you ever known what was best for your health—but still found yourself putting everyone else first? What if making room for healing isn't about doing more, but letting go of what's keeping you from receiving God's best? In this episode, Bonnie shares a surprising plot twist in her own healing journey and the life-changing words that helped her rethink her priorities. Discover the science behind why your environment shapes your decisions, how making space in your calendar can support your emotional and physical well-being, and one simple soul care practice to help you prioritize your health with peace instead of guilt. Key Takeaways— Why your environment shapes your priorities more than motivation alone— The science of decision fatigue and why too many commitments make healthy habits harder— How God may be inviting you to let go of a good plan to make room for His better plan— Why giving yourself permission to prioritize your health isn't selfish— A simple Soul Care Calendar Reset to help you create space for healing this week Breath PrayerInhale: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceasesExhale: They are new every morning Scripture“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning.” — Lamentations 3:22–23 → Join Bonnie on Instagram @thebonniegray

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SHOW NOTES   In Podcast Episode 386, “No Soap Strong Enough for That,” Kim discusses the lengths humans will go to try to cleanse themselves from sin and guilt. She takes listeners through a brief overview of many scriptures that point to the only way to receive cleansing for sin.   Our focal passage for this episode is Jeremiah 2:14-22, with 22 as the focal verse:   “No amount of soap or lye can make you clean. I still see the stain of your guilt. I, the Sovereign Lord, have spoken!”     WEEKLY ENGAGEMENT FEATURE:   What “soap” have you tried to use to cleanse yourself of your sins of commission or omission?   Additional Resources and Scriptures:   Matthew 27:11-24 Isaiah 64:6; Romans 3:10-12; 3:23; James 2:10 Psalm 51; Ezekiel 36:25-27; Hebrews 9:13-14 John 1:29; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 John 1:7-9 Examples of Modern-Day “Soap:” 1. Busyness; 2. Being a “Good Person;” 3. Religious Activity; 4. Image Management; 5. Comparison; 6. Success; 7. Self-Improvement; 8. Numbing the Conviction. Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus X - https://x.com/eoinlovingjesus?s=21&t=YcRjZQUpvP7FrJmm7Pe1hg INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus     I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.   RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF Jeremiah/Lamentation PODCASTS: “The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume” “Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in Jeremiah & Lamentations by Steven Smith “Life Application Study Bible” “The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary “The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors) Expositor's Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III. OpenAI. (2026). ChatGPT     "Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:   Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.   This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.   In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.   If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.   Remember, “It's Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”   If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.     National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline   988   https://988lifeline.org/   Reference: Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.   Podcast recorded through Cleanfeed and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack, entitled “Outlaw John McShane” was obtained from Pixabay.     The HIDDEN Episodes:  If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/  

Bible Reading: Lamentations 3:1-3 , Lamentations 3:19-25 1. The storms they encountered. (He was sitting amongst the ashes of the city of Jerusalem.) 2. The Sympathy they experienced. (they had failed the Lord. Yet the prophet now boldly declares that the Lord had never failed them.) 3. Notice the stance they embraced. (With every promise there is always a condition.) The sermon explores the enduring faithfulness of God amidst life's trials, drawing primarily from Lamentations 3 and the hymn Great Is Thy Faithfulness. It emphasizes that while human circumstances and storms may be severe, they cannot consume the believer's soul because God's mercies are new every morning and never fail. The message highlights that suffering often serves a purposeful role in spiritual growth, bringing wealth to the soul rather than destruction. Believers are encouraged to rest in the assurance that Christ is their complete portion and that fresh grace is provided daily for each specific need. Ultimately, the preacher calls the audience to ponder God's love, seek Him in prayer, and wait patiently on His timing, trusting in His unchanging character.

Send us Fan MailToday, we wrap up our “Staying on Track” series talking about how the stains of our life can help us accomplish the mission of God in our world.  Let's listen as we consider “mission stains.” Galatians 6:14-17; 1 Timothy 1:12-17"Yet I still dare to Hope..." - Lamentations 3:21 (NLT)PODCAST HOME: daretohopepodcast.buzzsprout.com/EMAIL: hope@dare2hope.lifeFACEBOOK: Dare to Hope MinistriesWEB: www.dare2hope.lifeBOOK: "Mapping a Life of Hope" Order here: https://a.co/d/0gj9wVif

Send us your feedback — we're listeningLamentations 3:22–23 (NIV) — His Mercies Are New Every Morning Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. United Kingdom • Germany • Austria • Belgium • France • Netherlands Mercy • Hope • Faithfulness Good morning, and welcome to a brand-new day. Before the demands of today begin to gather pace, pause for a moment and remember this beautiful truth: you have not stepped into this morning alone. Yesterday has passed, tomorrow has not yet arrived, but today is held securely in the hands of a faithful God. Whatever lies ahead, His compassion has already gone before you, and His grace is waiting to meet you with every new step. Lamentations 3:22–23 (NIV) “Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of this new morning. Thank You that Your mercy has not run out, Your compassion has not grown weary, and Your faithfulness remains constant. Lord Jesus, lead us with wisdom through every conversation, every decision and every opportunity that this day will bring. Holy Spirit, renew our minds, strengthen our hearts and help us to walk with quiet confidence rather than fear. Where yesterday brought disappointment, plant fresh hope. Where there has been uncertainty, grant clear direction. May we notice Your hand at work in both the ordinary and the unexpected moments, and may our lives reflect Your kindness to everyone we meet today. Today we declare that fear will not win, because God's mercies are new every morning and His faithfulness never comes to an end. We pray for every listener joining us from the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Belgium, France, the Netherlands and across the world. May the Lord bless your home, guide your steps and fill your heart with His perfect peace today. Señor Jesús, gracias por Tus misericordias nuevas cada mañana. Amén. Senhor Jesus, obrigado pelas Tuas misericórdias renovadas a cada manhã. Amém. Panginoong Jesus, salamat sa Iyong bagong awa tuwing umaga. Amen. Lamentations 3, Morning Prayer, God's Mercy, Faithfulness, Christian Prayer, DailyPrayer.uk, Hope, Bible, Jesus, New Morning Lamentations 3:22–23 NIV, Christian morning prayer, God's mercies are new every morning, prayer for a new day, daily prayer podcast, morning devotional, DailyPrayer.uk Discover Hidden Treasures, inspired by Isaiah 45:3, and explore our growing prayer library at DailyPrayer.uk.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

What does it actually mean to be faithful to God—especially when you're waiting, discouraged, or life isn't going according to plan? In this episode of our Fruit of the Spirit series, we're talking about faithfulness and what the Bible teaches about trusting God in every season. We'll unpack God's faithfulness, how to stay consistent in your Christian faith when your feelings change, and why being faithful in the small things matters more than we realize. If you've been struggling to trust God, waiting for an answered prayer, or wanting to grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus, this episode will encourage you to keep showing up, keep obeying, and remember that God is faithful—even when you can't see what He's doing yet. Scriptures: Galatians 5:22–23, Lamentations 3:22–23, 2 Timothy 2:13, Romans 4:20–21, Daniel 6:10, Luke 16:10, Matthew 25:21, Galatians 6:9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Proverbs 26-27; 25 Lamentations 3-5; 26 Ezekiel 1-5; 19 Psalms 63-68; 66 Revelation 18-22; 40 Matthew 1

Reading Lamentations 3:28-39 where it is said that nothing comes to pass unless the Lord has commanded it, and it is from Him that both good and bad come. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

20 Proverbs 24-25; 24 Jeremiah 51-52; 25 Lamentations 1-2; 19 Psalms 57-62; 66 Revelation 11-17

Send us your feedback — we're listeningLamentations 3:22–23 (NIV) — His Mercies Are New Every Morning Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Singapore • Romania • Botswana • Spain • Nigeria • United States New Beginnings • Faithfulness • Hope Good morning. As you welcome this new day, remember that yesterday does not define today. Whether yesterday was filled with joy or disappointment, success or struggle, the Lord meets you this morning with fresh mercy and unfailing love. His grace has not run out, His compassion has not grown weary, and His faithfulness has never failed. Today is another opportunity to walk forward, knowing that God is already at work in your life. Lamentations 3:22–23 (NIV) “Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of a new beginning. Lord Jesus, thank You that every morning reminds us of Your mercy and Your faithfulness. Holy Spirit, help us to leave behind every regret, every fear and every burden that would keep us from trusting You today. Fill our hearts with fresh hope, steady our minds with Your truth and strengthen our faith to follow wherever You lead. Teach us to notice Your goodness in the ordinary moments, to extend grace to those around us and to live today with thankful hearts. May Your peace guide our decisions, Your love shape our words and Your presence remain our constant joy throughout this day. Today we declare that fear will not win, because God's mercy is new every morning and His faithfulness never comes to an end. We pray for every listener joining us from Singapore, Romania, Botswana, Spain, Nigeria, the United States and across the world. May the Lord bless you with renewed hope, fresh strength and the assurance that He walks beside you today. Señor Jesús, gracias por Tus nuevas misericordias cada mañana. Amén. Senhor Jesus, obrigado pelas Tuas misericórdias renovadas a cada manhã. Amém. Panginoong Jesus, salamat sa Iyong bagong habag at katapatan tuwing umaga. Amen. Lamentations 3 • Morning Prayer • Mercy • Faithfulness • Hope • DailyPrayer.uk  Lamentations 3:22–23 NIV, Christian morning prayer, God's mercy is new every morning, prayer for hope, prayer for a new beginning, DailyPrayer.uk Discover Hidden Treasures, inspired by Isaiah 45:3, and explore our growing prayer library at DailyPrayer.uk.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

A Sunday morning sermon by Pastor Brett Deal.We need to learn from lament. From Leah to Lamentations, from Israel's ancient patriarchs to the Church's Apostles, we are embraced by the grace of lament. When we strive to live endlessly happy (unrealistic) lives, we miss the grace of lament which seasons our prayer life. Put it this way: biblically, we have a whole spice rack available, but we only pinch a little salt and black pepper out occasionally and wonder why our spiritual food is bland. On the way to the cross, Jesus burst the triumphal bubble of the disciples who were busy polishing their résumés, preparing to follow their Messiah into political office. He told them they would weep and mourn and grieve. Jesus embraced His disciples with the grace of lament—something they were hardly looking for! He did this so that in the depth of their unfathomable grief, they would remember despite their troubles, He'd overcome the world (John 16). Jesus was seasoning their prayer with lament.Lament is not a baseless complaining or senseless whining. Lament is purposeful. Lament is prayer. Lament is our raw, unfiltered, and honest laying out the shards and shrapnel of our grief, choosing to place it all into the hands of God. We don't need to wait to make sense of the senseless before we bring it. Jesus makes room for us before the throne of God our Father to bring our grief and pain as it is right now. As Leslie Allen says, the poet in Lamentations “counsels that his people's deep anger over their wartime and postwar experiences should be brought to Yahweh as the one who has the providential power to bring about justice.” They don't have to put the puzzle pieces together before they enter God's presence. They can come, jumbled and hurt and confused. In lament, they can come with their complaint, expecting God to reconcile all things, building their faith on His character and promises.We need to learn from lament, and yet—like “good little Christians”—we hold back. We get stalled out with our irrational need to answer our own questions instead of bringing them fractured and fragmented as they are to God. We drive ourselves crazy trying to play God in our lives. Beloved, we need to learn to lament.

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Why do you react the way you do? Why do certain things trigger you? Why do you keep repeating the same patterns? Sometimes growth begins when we stop examining everyone else and become willing to look honestly at ourselves. In Episode 3 of GROWTH: Becoming More Like Christ, Jeanith Padilla explores why self-awareness is essential to spiritual growth—and why biblical self-awareness is not about becoming obsessed with yourself. It's about inviting God to reveal what He wants to transform in you. In this episode, we talk about: • Recognizing your patterns and reactions • Understanding what your triggers may be revealing • Taking an honest look at your heart • The difference between self-awareness and self-obsession • Why your emotions can be information without becoming your authority • Examining the fruit of your life • Inviting God to reveal your blind spots ✨ You cannot grow in an area you are unwilling to see. Key Scriptures: • Psalm 139:23–24 • Lamentations 3:40 • Matthew 7:3–5 • Galatians 5:22–23 • 2 Corinthians 13:5

This sermon was preached by John Doyle, our Pastor of Intergenerational and Senior Adult Ministries, on Lamentations 3:19–24.

Lamentations 21 How the Lord in his angerhas set the daughter of Zion under a cloud!He has cast down from heaven to earththe splendor of Israel;he has not remembered his footstoolin the day of his anger.2 The Lord has swallowed up without mercyall the habitations of Jacob;in his wrath he has broken downthe strongholds of the daughter of Judah;he has brought down to the ground in dishonorthe kingdom and its rulers.3 He has cut down in fierce angerall the might of Israel;he has withdrawn from them his right handin the face of the enemy;he has burned like a flaming fire in Jacob,consuming all around.4 He has bent his bow like an enemy,with his right hand set like a foe;and he has killed all who were delightful in our eyes;in the tent of the daughter of Zion,he has poured out his fury like fire.5 The Lord has become like an enemy;he has swallowed up Israel;he has swallowed up all its palaces;he has laid in ruins its strongholds,and he has multiplied in the daughter of Judahmourning and lamentation.6 He has laid waste his booth like a garden,laid in ruins his meeting place;the Lord has made Zion forgetfestival and Sabbath,and in his fierce indignation has spurned king and priest.7 The Lord has scorned his altar,disowned his sanctuary;he has delivered into the hand of the enemythe walls of her palaces;they raised a clamor in the house of the Lordas on the day of festival.8 The Lord determined to lay in ruinsthe wall of the daughter of Zion;he stretched out the measuring line;he did not restrain his hand from destroying;he caused rampart and wall to lament;they languished together.9 Her gates have sunk into the ground;he has ruined and broken her bars;her king and princes are among the nations;the law is no more,and her prophets findno vision from the Lord.10 The elders of the daughter of Zionsit on the ground in silence;they have thrown dust on their headsand put on sackcloth;the young women of Jerusalemhave bowed their heads to the ground.11 My eyes are spent with weeping;my stomach churns;my bile is poured out to the groundbecause of the destruction of the daughter of my people,because infants and babies faintin the streets of the city.12 They cry to their mothers,“Where is bread and wine?”as they faint like a wounded manin the streets of the city,as their life is poured outon their mothers' bosom.13 What can I say for you, to what compare you,O daughter of Jerusalem?What can I liken to you, that I may comfort you,O virgin daughter of Zion?For your ruin is vast as the sea;who can heal you?14 Your prophets have seen for youfalse and deceptive visions;they have not exposed your iniquityto restore your fortunes,but have seen for you oraclesthat are false and misleading.15 All who pass along the wayclap their hands at you;they hiss and wag their headsat the daughter of Jerusalem:“Is this the city that was calledthe perfection of beauty,the joy of all the earth?”16 All your enemiesrail against you;they hiss, they gnash their teeth,they cry: “We have swallowed her!Ah, this is the day we longed for;now we have it; we see it!”17 The Lord has done what he purposed;he has carried out his word,which he commanded long ago;he has thrown down without pity;he has made the enemy rejoice over youand exalted the might of your foes.18 Their heart cried to the Lord.O wall of the daughter of Zion,let tears stream down like a torrentday and night!Give yourself no rest,your eyes no respite!19 “Arise, cry out in the night,at the beginning of the night watches!Pour out your heart like waterbefore the presence of the Lord!Lift your hands to himfor the lives of your children,who faint for hungerat the head of every street.”20 Look, O Lord, and see!With whom have you dealt thus?Should women eat the fruit of their womb,the children of their tender care?Should priest and prophet be killedin the sanctuary of the Lord?21 In the dust of the streetslie the young and the old;my young women and my young menhave fallen by the sword;you have killed them in the day of your anger,slaughtering without pity.22 You summoned as if to a festival daymy terrors on every side,and on the day of the anger of the Lordno one escaped or survived;those whom I held and raisedmy enemy destroyed.Sermon Questions:Think of a time you felt completely out of control — an illness, a job loss, a relationship ending. What did you do with that feeling? Did you try to regain control, or did you have to just sit with it?The sermon compares trusting God to trusting a pilot you've never met. Is there anyone or anything in your life you trust that way — where you don't need to understand every detail to feel secure? What makes that trust possible?Einstein's quote — "The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don't know" — got used to make a point about faith. Where in your own life have you had to accept "I don't know" as an answer, and how did you make peace with that (or not)?The sermon suggests that sometimes the best response to someone's suffering isn't a theologically deep explanation, just showing up. Can you think of a time someone's presence helped you more than their words did? What did they do (or not do)?Do you think personal pain can become part of something meaningful over time — a "bigger story," even if you can't see it yet? Or does that idea feel like wishful thinking to you? 

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SHOW NOTES   In Podcast Episode 385, “Quit Wasting Your Time Looking for Cheap Substitutes,” Kim discusses the strong word picture the Lord painted through the words of Jeremiah. God accused the people of Israel of two sins: (1) abandoning the Lord—the fountain of living water; (2) instead digging cracked cisterns that couldn't hold water. This picture applies to Christ-followers today just as it did for the Israelites.   Our focal passage for this episode is Jeremiah 2:1-13, with 13 as the focal verse:   13 “For my people have done two evil things: They have abandoned me—     the fountain of living water. And they have dug for themselves cracked cisterns     that can hold no water at all!     WEEKLY ENGAGEMENT FEATURE:   Name one area of life in which you have been settling for a knockoff.   Additional Resources and Scriptures:   Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus X - https://x.com/eoinlovingjesus?s=21&t=YcRjZQUpvP7FrJmm7Pe1hg INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus   I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.   RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF Jeremiah/Lamentation PODCASTS: “The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume” “Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in Jeremiah & Lamentations by Steven Smith “Life Application Study Bible” “The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary “The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors) Expositor's Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III.     "Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:   Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.   This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.   In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.   If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.   Remember, “It's Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”   If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.     National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline   988   https://988lifeline.org/   Reference: Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.   Podcast recorded through Cleanfeed and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack, entitled “Outlaw John McShane” was obtained from Pixabay.     The HIDDEN Episodes:  If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/  

SummaryLamentations is one of the most emotionally honest books in Scripture. Written after Jerusalem's destruction, it gives voice to grief, confusion, trauma, and unanswered questions.This week we explored why lament isn't something to avoid but something to practice. Rather than offering quick solutions, Lamentations teaches us that faith has room for sorrow, honest prayer, and seasons that don't resolve neatly. Even in the middle of grief, a quiet thread of hope remains: God's faithfulness has not run out.Key TakeawaysLament is part of a healthy life of faith.We don't get to choose when hard seasons arrive.God isn't afraid of our honest questions.Hope can exist alongside grief.Sometimes faith means living without easy resolutions.Key MomentsA story of getting lost in Prague and asking, "How did I get here?"The destruction of Jerusalem and the purpose of Lamentations.Why lament doesn't follow our schedules.Personal stories of grief, loss, and learning to lament.The small but powerful hope found in Lamentations 3.Why the book intentionally ends without resolution.Learning to hold grief and hope together.ScriptureLamentations 1Lamentations 3Lamentations 5ReflectionIs there a grief, disappointment, or unanswered question you've been trying to move past instead of bringing honestly before God?ConnectFollowing Jesus doesn't require pretending life is easy. Sometimes faith looks like trusting God's faithfulness while still carrying unanswered questions. Lament reminds us that honesty isn't the absence of faith—it can be one of its deepest expressions.

From the storms we never expected to the hope we could never create on our own, this powerful message from Pastor Tommy Boring reminds us that God has never abandoned His people in the middle of life’s fiercest battles. In “He’s Never Lost a Ship to a Storm,” Pastor Tommy opens Psalm 107 to reveal God’s faithfulness through every season of hardship, showing that while storms are unavoidable, God’s mercy, power, and presence remain unchanging. This sermon walks through the four pictures of distress found in Psalm 107: the lost soul wandering without hope, the prisoner bound by sin, the suffering brought on by transgression, and the sailor caught in an overwhelming storm. In every situation, the answer is the same: “Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and He delivered them out of their distresses.” Pastor Tommy reminds us that we cannot escape trials, grief, sickness, loss, or uncertainty, but we never have to face them alone. God is still in control when life feels out of control. The Captain of our salvation has never lost one of His children to the storms of life, and nothing can separate those who belong to Christ from His love. Through heartfelt personal testimony, biblical truth, and encouragement for both believers and those seeking salvation, this message points listeners back to the goodness of God. Whether you feel trapped in the bondage of sin, overwhelmed by suffering, or tossed by life’s waves, Jesus is still able to rescue, restore, and establish your feet upon the Rock. If you’ve been carrying burdens that seem too heavy to bear, this sermon is a reminder that God’s mercy is new every morning, His compassion never fails, and He still hears those who cry out to Him. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, because He is always good. Scripture References: Psalm 107, Romans 8, John 10, Romans 5, Lamentations 3

Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. — Lamentations 3:22-23 By the time snow began to fall in November last year, our honeybees had been preparing for months for the transition to winter weather. With fading daylight hours and falling temperatures where we live in Michigan, the bees had begun storing up honey and pollen in late summer and “bee bread” (a mix of nectar, honey, and enzymes) in early autumn. When the temperature outdoors dropped to about 55°F (12-13°C), hardier bees in the hive started taking over feeding and warming the queen to keep her alive during the cold, dark days of winter.The prophetic poetry of Lamentations is cold and darkening. God's people at that time had been steadily approaching the brutal chill of being conquered and exiled. The armies of the cruel, cold-blooded Babylonian Empire were coming.For God's people whose hearts had grown cold, no reprieve was predicted. The chilling consequences of disobedience and wickedness were approaching as certainly as a bitterly cold, dark winter.Today's verses appear right in the midst of Jeremiah's laments on the destruction, devastation, and mass deportation of God's people during the invasion by Babylon. Like a ray of warm sunshine, these verses assure us that “the LORD's great love,” compassions, and faithfulness are available to us each day. Let's remember this in whatever cold and dark times we find ourselves in.  “Great is your faithfulness, O God [our] Father.” In all the seasons of life you have been here with and for us. Help us to trust in you. Amen.

In times of crisis, it's easy to feel abandoned. Yet in an unstable and uncertain world, we can stand firm on the unchanging promises of God. Lamentations 3:22-23 declares: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning. Great is Your Faithfulness.” 

Reading Lamentations 3:22-27, the heart of this mournful song, and its deepest reminder that God's mercies are new every morning, and great is His faithfulness. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

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As darkness fell last night, Jews around the world sat on synagogue floors and listened to the chanting of Eicha, the Book of Lamentations, marking the beginning of Tisha B'Av. Traditionally the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, it is a day of mourning for the calamities that have befallen the Jewish people over the centuries—chief among them the destruction of the First and Second Temples and the devastation of Jerusalem. While the community survived and continued going through the motions of worshipping the god of their forefathers, surely many Jews—in the generation that saw the Temple burn, and the streets of their holy city strewn with starved and butchered bodies—must have lost their faith. And today, as Jews read Lamentations and refrain from eating, drinking, washing, wearing leather shoes or even greeting one another, some may participate in rituals they no longer entirely “believe” in. On this episode of Not in Heaven, rabbis Avi Finegold and Yedida Eisenstat ask how closely Jewish observance has to line up with personal conviction or theological belief. Sparked by the new Israeli television series Behasture, about a secret group of Jerusalemites who outwardly live fully haredi, strictly religious lives despite having lost their faith long ago, they explore why people remain in communities they no longer internally align with; the pressures of living with the cognitive dissonance between practice and belief; and the costs of searching for a community whose rituals and values perfectly mirror your own commitments. Credits Hosts: Avi Finegold, Yedida Eisenstat, Matthew Leibl Production team: Zachary Judah Kauffman (editor), Michael Fraiman (executive producer), Alicia Richler (editorial director) Music: Socalled Support The CJN Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt)

After nearly four years of sharing weekly episodes of Your Heart Magic, Dr. BethAnne is taking a sabbatical from the podcast.In this heartfelt episode, she reflects on the courage it takes to listen when the soul asks us to pause, create more space, and release what has lovingly carried us through one season so something new can begin to emerge. She shares passages from Small Pearls Big Wisdom, thoughts on creativity and change, and the importance of resisting the urge to define what comes next before we are ready.This is not an episode filled with final answers, but an invitation to trust the invisible pull of the heart, honor the bittersweet nature of transition, and remember that every ending holds the soil of a new beginning.Thank you for listening, for sharing this journey, and for being part of Your Heart Magic. Until we meet again: be well, be love, be you, and be magic.--Dr. BethAnne Kapansky Wright is a Licensed Psychologist, Spiritual Educator, and Akashic Records Reader. She is the author of Small Pearls Big Wisdom, the award-winning Lamentations of the Sea, its sequels, and several books of poetry. Blending clinical expertise with intuitive insight, she offers a holistic approach to healing that honors both the mind and the soul.FIND DR. BETHANNE ONLINE:BOOKS- www.bethannekw.com/booksFACEBOOK - www.facebook.com/drbethannekwINSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/dr.bethannekwWEBSITE - www.bethannekw.comCONTACT FORM - www.bethannekw.com/contact

Message Take Aways:1. King Uzziah represented a fresh era of positivity for the kingdom of Judah after the disappointing end of his father's reign emerging as a youthful, strong, intelligent successor who sought the Lord—“Through the LORD's mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-232. As King Uzziah sought the Lord, the kingdom of Judah was blessed with extraordinary prosperity, thriving civically, militarily, and intellectually—“But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you.” Luke 12:313. The stubborn pride of King Uzziah led him to resist godly counsel, bringing terrible consequences and leaving a tragic blemish upon an otherwise glorious reign—“A man's pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor.” Proverbs 29:23

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Sometimes it seems the Bible gives us conflicting guidance. For example, in Philippians 4:4 the Apostle Paul exhorts us to rejoice in the Lord always, and in case we didn't hear him the first time, he repeats, again I say rejoice. Christ-followers should be rejoicing people. That would seem to say we should always be positive, have smiles on our faces, and never feel sad. But then in Romans, the same Apostle Paul tells us to weep with those who weep. King David in the Psalms repeatedly poured out his rawest grief and deepest questions to God. Over half of the Psalms are called Psalms of lament. Will the Lord reject forever? Will he never show his favor again? Has his unfailing love vanished forever? Has his promise failed for all time? Has God forgotten to be merciful? Has he in anger withheld his compassion (Psalm 77:7-9)? That doesn't sound much like rejoicing in the Lord always. In fact, it is a lament—a prayer of pain, a raw, honest expression of grief and sorrow. Think of how Jesus lamented in the Garden of Gethsemane when he confessed My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. And on the cross, he cried out with a loud voice, My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? And there's an entire book in the Old Testament called Lamentations! Even a brief survey of Scripture confirms those who follow Christ will have times of lament in their lives. Somehow, we've often overlooked that biblical practice so many Christians feel guilty when they lament. But honest lament is not only permitted, it is encouraged in God's Word. Could it be you need to learn to lament? Please understand I'm not talking about throwing a pity party every time your feelings are hurt! But feeling sorrow and pain and hurt when life throws unexpected bad news or difficult dark days our way should lead us to honest and candid prayers of lament. The Bible gives us some guidance on expressing our laments—laments which lead to acceptance or deliverance or guidance and eventually to joy, whatever your need may be.

THE KEYS TO STAYING FULL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Jeremiah 29:13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with ALL your heart. (NIV) Ephesians 5:18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be FILLED with the Spirit, (NIV) SALVATION IS YOUR STARTING POINT Acts 1:15 In those days Peter stood up among the believers (a group numbering about a hundred and twenty) (NIV) Ephesians 1:13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit (NIV) John 20:22 And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. (NIV) Ephesians 5:18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit (NIV) 2. YOU NEED TO OBEY JESUS AND HIS WORD Acts 1:4-5 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. 5 For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” (NIV) 3. YOU NEED TO ASK GOD TO FILL YOU Acts 1:14 They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. (NIV) Luke 11:13 If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” (NIV) 4. YOU NEED TO FIGHT FOR UNITY WITH OTHER BELIEVERS  Acts 1:14 They all joined TOGETHER constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. (NIV)   Acts 2:1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all TOGETHER in one place. (NIV) Ephesians 4:3 - Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. (NIV) Ephesians 4:29-32 - Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. (NIV)  Psalm 133:1–2 How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! 2 It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down on the collar of his robe. (NIV) 5. YOU NEED TO WAIT ON GOD Psalm 27:14 WAIT for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; WAIT for the Lord! (ESV) Lamentations 3:25–26 The Lord is good to those who WAIT for him, to the soul who seeks him. 26 It is good that one should WAIT quietly for the salvation of the Lord. (ESV) Micah 7:7 But as for me, I will look to the Lord; I will WAIT for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me. (ESV) Acts 1:4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but WAIT for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. (NIV) 6. YOU NEED TO RECEIVE THE FILLING OF THE SPIRIT BY FAITH Acts 2:4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. (NIV) Acts 8:14-17 When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to Samaria. 15 When they arrived, they prayed for the new believers there that they might receive the Holy Spirit, 16 because the Holy Spirit had not yet come on any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 17 Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. (NIV)

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SHOW NOTES   In Podcast Episode 384, “After the Call, the Confirmation,” Kim discusses the confirmation of his call the prophet Jeremiah received. God was so gracious to encourage young Jeremiah by beginning to show him what ministry would look like and letting him know that there would be challenges, but the Lord would handle them for him.   Our focal passage for this episode is Jeremiah 1:12-19, with 18-19 as the focal verses:   18 For see, today I have made you strong     like a fortified city that cannot be captured,     like an iron pillar or a bronze wall. You will stand against the whole land—     the kings, officials, priests, and people of Judah. 19 They will fight you, but they will fail.     For I am with you, and I will take care of you.     I, the Lord, have spoken!”     WEEKLY ENGAGEMENT FEATURE:   How did the Lord confirm the call on your life? If you are unsure, please speak with the Lord about what He is calling you to do.   Additional Resources and Scriptures:   Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus X - https://x.com/eoinlovingjesus?s=21&t=YcRjZQUpvP7FrJmm7Pe1hg INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus   I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.   RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF Jeremiah/Lamentation PODCASTS: “The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume” “Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in Jeremiah & Lamentations by Steven Smith “Life Application Study Bible” “The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary “The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors) Expositor's Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III.     "Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:   Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.   This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.   In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.   If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.   Remember, “It's Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”   If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.     National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline   988   https://988lifeline.org/   Reference: Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.   Podcast recorded through Cleanfeed and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack, entitled “Outlaw John McShane” was obtained from Pixabay.     The HIDDEN Episodes:  If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/  

When a borrower stops hearing from their lender, they almost always assume the worst. They think the deal is dead. The file got lost. Someone forgot about them.Almost every time, the file is just in process.I have been in the mortgage business long enough to know that a quiet file is not a forgotten file. And I believe the same is true about what God is doing in your life right now.In this episode, I use the mortgage underwriting process as a framework for understanding what God is doing in your financial waiting season. It is the most practical illustration I have found of what the Bible says about seasons of silence, and it has changed the way I personally handle waiting.What we cover:What your file actually is. God knows every detail of your situation, your history, your capacity, your calling, your debts, your assets, and where He is taking you next. He does not process files halfway.What happens when a file goes quiet? In underwriting, silence means one of two things: conditions are being worked behind the scenes, or the lender is waiting on something from the borrower. God is the same way. The question to ask is not "has He forgotten me?" It is "what condition is being worked, and is there anything He is waiting on from me?"The biblical proof. Joseph is the anchor. Seventeen years old when God gave him the dream. Thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh. Thirteen years of conditions being cleared. The pit, Potiphar's house, the prison, the cupbearer who forgot him, none of it was random. All of it was underwriting.What to do while your file is being processed. Three moves: do not make desperate moves that blow up the file, respond to every condition God gives you promptly, and trust the processor.Scriptures referenced:Psalm 139:16, Lamentations 3:25, James 1:4Your file is not lost. It has never been lost. Stay in the process.If this episode hit you, the next one covers the one sin that makes every waiting season harder than it has to be, and most people never identify it as a sin. Subscribe so you do not miss it.

Reading Lamentations 3:1-21 where the punished laments that he is wasting away because of his sin, and yet even as low as he can get, he still clings to hope. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

There are so many stages of life. Some are longer than others, but none of them last forever. How do we steward each stage in a way that glorifies our Savior and Creator? This podcast series focuses on the practical in different seasons of life with women who are all seeking to be rooted in Christ. Today, we are joined by Jessica and Kenzie, who are sweet mommas of littles. Listen in as they share how they bring the Lord into this busy, yet important stage of life! References:Psalm 127:3-5; Matthew 10:39; 2 Timothy 1:5; Lamentations 3:22-23; Psalm 46:10; Isaiah 40:30; Psalm 139; Galatians 5:22-25; Matthew 28:16-20; Ecclesiastes 4:12; Matthew 11:28-30Resources:Hide 'Em In Your Heart - Vol. 1-3Mom-time playlist linkTitus 2 Contact us:devotedpodcast@atheycreek.comwomen@atheycreek.comhttps://atheycreek.com/ministries/womenFollow us on IG:@atheywomen @ammcreynolds

Standing in the door of the plane, with a fierce wind whipping his whole body, Curtis wondered why he'd volunteered for the paratroopers. It was glamorous, they said.It'll make a man out of you, they said.Shutting his eyes, Curtis prayed the most honest prayer of his life. He stretched out his hands and took a step…Lamentations 3:25–26: “The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.”Rolling on the ground wrapped in silk, Curtis realized he had followed his instructions to the letter. With his landing, he graded out the highest of anyone in his company.That story is exactly how we are to interact with our Savior. When we let go, confident that Jesus has us, we have no more pressure on us. He is carrying us to safety.We land in the right place every time.Let's pray.Lord, we have so much gratitude for the countless ways you lead us through life. We love you. In Jesus' name, amen. Change your shirt, and you can change the world! Save 15% Off your entire purchase of faith-based apparel + gifts at Kerusso.com with code KDD15.

In this solemn and timely teaching, we explore Tisha B'Av — the ninth of Av — and its connection to Yeshua's tears over Yerushalayim. Drawing from Luke 19, Matthew 23, Lamentations, Jewish tradition, and the historic destruction of the Temples, this episode calls believers to recover lament as a necessary and righteous discipline of covenant faith. This is Part 1 of a two-part teaching leading into Tisha B'Av.

Send us Fan MailTo be ready is to be “in a suitable state for an activity, action, or situation; to be fully prepared.”  As Christians, our mission is to partner with Jesus and be ready to carry out His mission in the world.  He said, He came to “seek and save the lost.”While I'm convinced the greater part of being ready is wrapped up in our personal relationship with Christ, there are still some things we can do to prepare and be ready for that mission.Luke 4:16-21; Luke 19:10; Matthew 9:7-13; John 8:1-11; Acts 15:1-29"Yet I still dare to Hope..." - Lamentations 3:21 (NLT)PODCAST HOME: daretohopepodcast.buzzsprout.com/EMAIL: hope@dare2hope.lifeFACEBOOK: Dare to Hope MinistriesWEB: www.dare2hope.lifeBOOK: "Mapping a Life of Hope" Order here: https://a.co/d/0gj9wVif

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The church in Thyatira was loving, faithful, and growing. Jesus still had a problem with them.This is Week 4 of our Seven Letters series through Revelation. Jesus turns His gaze on Thyatira—a church doing a lot right. But their tolerance of a false teacher named Jezebel was quietly unraveling everything. The core question Jesus asks them is the same one He's asking the modern church: have we confused love with tolerance?Whether you've quietly let something destructive linger in your own life, or you've been told that tolerance is the highest virtue, this message will reshape how you see both love and sin.In this message you'll discover:— Why what you tolerate eventually becomes what shapes you— The difference between loving people and celebrating what's destroying them— How false teaching subtly twists God's Word and how to recognize it— Why the sin you're tolerating today will cost you more than you ever wanted to payKey Scriptures: Revelation 2:18-29, 1 Kings 16, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Genesis 4, Lamentations 3:22-23

John 21:3-12 Simon Peter said, “I'm going fishing.” “We'll come, too,” they all said. So they went out in the boat, but they caught nothing all night. At dawn Jesus was standing on the beach, but the disciples couldn't see who he was. He called out, “Fellows, have you caught any fish?” “No,” they replied. Then he said, “Throw out your net on the right-hand side of the boat, and you'll get some!” So they did, and they couldn't haul in the net because there were so many fish in it. Then the disciple Jesus loved said to Peter, “It's the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his tunic (for he had stripped for work), jumped into the water, and headed to shore. The others stayed with the boat and pulled the loaded net to the shore, for they were only about a hundred yards from shore. When they got there, they found breakfast waiting for them—fish cooking over a charcoal fire, and some bread.“Bring some of the fish you've just caught,” Jesus said. So Simon Peter went aboard and dragged the net to the shore. There were 153 large fish, and yet the net hadn't torn. “Now come and have some breakfast!” Jesus said. None of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. Then Jesus served them the bread and the fish. This was the third time Jesus had appeared to his disciples since he had been raised from the dead.Go back to the START, in order to MOVE FORWARD.When you don't know what to do, go back to the last time you were WITH JESUS.Revelation 2:5 Look how far you have fallen! Turn back to me and do the works you did at first.When you don't know what to do, BE OBEDIENT.Matthew 28:10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”1 John 5:3 For this is what love for God is: to keep his commands. And his commands are not a burden.My level of OBEDIENCE reveals my level of TRUST in Him.When you RETURN and OBEY,  DAYBREAK will always come.Lamentations 3:22-23 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.Psalm 30:5 Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.Jesus often meets us not in the middle of the FIGHT, but at the DAWN of a new day.When Jesus is involved, SOME becomes ABUNDANT.Jesus cares for the WHOLE PERSON.He provides for their NEEDS = 153 large fishHe provides for their SOULS = breakfast at the beachHe provides for their SPIRITS = redemption and callingWhen we read the Bible searching for ANSWERS, we don't always find them, but we always find a FULL PICTURE of who GOD is.John 21: 15-17 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.”God REDEEMS your past, REWRITES your story, and REAFFIRMS your purpose.