Podcasts about lamentations

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!

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.

Sermon Series: "Pray" on Sunday evening, 19 July, 2026. Bible readings: Psalms 13, 142 - Psalms 3, 12, 22, 31, 39, 42, 43, 44, 51, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59, 60, 61, 64, 69, 71, 74, 77, 79, 80, 83, 85, 86, 88, 89, 90, 94, 102, 109, 120, 123, 126, 129, 130, 140, 141, 143, Job, Lamentations, Habakkuk, Psalm 63:1, Romans 5:3-5.

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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/  

Send us your feedback — we're listeningLamentations 3:22–23 — God's Faithfulness Carries Us Through Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Auckland • Johannesburg • Chicago • Buenos Aires • Manchester Gratitude • Renewal • Rest Good evening, and welcome to DailyPrayer.uk. As this day begins to draw to a close, take a quiet moment to slow your thoughts and remember that God has been with you through every hour. Whether today has been joyful, challenging or somewhere in between, His faithfulness has remained constant.Lamentations 3:22–23 (NIV) “Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed…” for His compassions never fail. Heavenly Father, thank You for walking beside us throughout this day. Thank You for every strength You have given, every prayer You have heard and every moment of grace we may not even have noticed. Lord Jesus, where we have grown weary, bring fresh courage. Where we have fallen short, remind us of Your mercy and Your unfailing love. Holy Spirit, renew our hearts, calm our minds and prepare us to enter this evening with gratitude and quiet confidence. Help us release the burdens we were never meant to carry alone and rest in the assurance that You remain faithful today, tomorrow and always. From Auckland to Johannesburg, from Chicago to Buenos Aires and Manchester, may every listener finish this day surrounded by God's peace and encouraged by His everlasting faithfulness. Jesús, gracias por Tu fidelidad que nunca nos abandona. Amén. Senhor, renova a nossa esperança e concede-nos descanso na Tua presença. Amém. Panginoon, salamat sa Iyong katapatan at kapayapaang aming natatagpuan sa Iyo. Amen. Lamentations 3, Evening Prayer, Faithfulness, Gratitude, Hope, DailyPrayer.uk Episode Summary: Reflect on God's unchanging faithfulness through Lamentations 3 as this evening prayer helps you release today's burdens, give thanks for His mercy and enter the evening with renewed hope. Continue Your Journey: Continue with DailyPrayer.uk and discover more Hidden Treasures, inspired by Isaiah 45:3. Explore a growing library of prayers and biblical encouragement as you continue your walk with Jesus.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 

Sermon Series: "Pray" on Sunday morning, 19 July, 2026. Bible readings: Psalms 13, 142 - Psalms 3, 12, 22, 31, 39, 42, 43, 44, 51, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59, 60, 61, 64, 69, 71, 74, 77, 79, 80, 83, 85, 86, 88, 89, 90, 94, 102, 109, 120, 123, 126, 129, 130, 140, 141, 143, Job, Lamentations, Habakkuk, Psalm 63:1, Romans 5:3-5.

True comfort for our tears is found only in Christ1. Tears for sin2. Tears for suffering3. Tears for strifeTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev Rolf den HollanderRead by:Elder Wayne VersteegTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 1Lamentations 1Lamentations 2:17–22Lamentations 3:19–32

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.

A city sits in ruins, personified as a widow with no one to comfort her. Lamentations 1 gives words to a grief so deep it feels beyond speech. Jerusalem's suffering was real and brutal, but not undeserved; she had ignored God's warnings and trusted false gods for centuries. This is the cry of a guilty sufferer owning her sin while still begging God to look. Lament and confession belong together. Centuries later Jesus wept over the same city, then took its judgement on Himself. He was stripped bare and destroyed so God's people could be made a beautiful bride. Bible Reference: Lamentations 1 Preacher: Ben Fien

We conclude this week's journey with a prayer for every heart navigating disappointment, delay, or unanswered prayers. Drawing from Isaiah 40:31, Lamentations 3:25–26, and Hebrews 10:35–36, this Saturday Activation reminds us that waiting on God is never wasted. Join us as we pray for renewed strength, guarded hearts, steadfast faith, and the grace to keep worshipping until God's perfect timing unfolds. If you've been waiting on the Lord, this episode is for you.God Bless You

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.

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Trenton on Christmas Night #RTTBROS #Nightlight #America250 #USA250 #Nation250“It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” — Lamentations 3:22-23 THE STORYOn Christmas night, 1776, everything was about to end. The Continental Army had been retreating for months. New York had fallen. New Jersey had fallen. Philadelphia was threatened. Men were deserting by the hundreds, their enlistments expiring, their feet leaving bloody prints in the snow. Washington's army had shrunk from twenty thousand men to fewer than three thousand. Thomas Paine, writing by firelight as he marched with the army, produced the lines that named the moment: "These are the times that try men's souls"Washington decided to attack. The plan was to cross the ice-choked Delaware River on Christmas night, march nine miles to Trenton in the dark and cold, and surprise the Hessian garrison before dawn. It was the kind of plan that only a desperate man would attempt, and Washington was desperate in exactly the right way: desperate enough to trust God with what human calculation could not support. The crossing was brutal. The river was full of ice. The boats were inadequate. It took far longer than planned, and the column did not reach Trenton until well after dawn. But something remarkable had happened in the Hessian camp. Their commander, Colonel Rall, had received a note during a Christmas celebration warning him that the Americans were coming. He had put the note in his pocket without reading it. He was still in bed when Washington's men came over the walls.THE REFLECTIONNine hundred Hessians were captured. Not a single American was killed in the battle. Washington wrote to Congress afterward: "Providence seems to have smiled on every part of this enterprise". Lamentations 3:22-23 was written by Jeremiah in the rubble of Jerusalem. The city had fallen. The temple was destroyed. Everything he had loved was gone. And in the middle of the ash and the grief, he found something that had not failed: the mercies of God were new every morning. His faithfulness was great. Washington's army experienced that verse on Christmas night, 1776. They crossed an impossible river in the dark and cold, arrived late and found their enemy asleep, and won a victory that had no human explanation beyond the one Washington offered: Providence had smiled on every part of it. Colonel Rall's unread note is one of the most extraordinary details in American military history. A warning that could have prevented the battle sat in a dead man's pocket because God had other plans. The timing of the crossing, the ice, the delay, the darkness, the note that was never read, none of it was coincidental. It was morning mercy arriving in the form of a frozen river crossing on the night after Christmas. The mercies of God are new every morning. Even the mornings when you have been retreating for months. Even the mornings when your men are bleeding through their boots. Even the mornings when everything says stop, and faith says cross. Cross the river. The mercies are waiting on the other side.Buy your copy of The Summer Of The Patriot 90 Days Of Faith and Freedom https://a.co/d/00gLtWNI

A Sunday sermon by Pastor Brett Deal.We surprise ourselves with pain when we ignore the grace of lament. We close our ears to the voice of grief and suffering in a naïve hope that what's out of sight will remain out of mind. We read the Bible like a bouncing ball, alighting on the passages we find encouraging and rush past the others we find discouraging. We love to find ourselves with the Lord our Shepherd in green fields and beside still waters, saying, “I shall not want”; but what about when we find ourselves in the third of the psalms which cry out in lament? For every Psalm 23 there is a Psalm 88. Our optimism bias blinds us to reality in this life and leaves us confused when we suffer.It may seem a strange comfort, but I was greatly encouraged to read Walter C. Kaiser, one of the leading American theologians of our time, call out this trend in the Western church. He says that by avoiding the grace of lament “our own ability to find direction in the midst of calamity, pain, and suffering have been seriously truncated and rendered partially or totally ineffective.” It's time to change that.We need to abandon the optimism bias we've built as a façade to hide an unformed faith, ill-equipped to withstand hard times. Closing our ears to suffering hasn't made it go away, in our lives or in our world. It's time to open our ears to the voice of lament found throughout the Bible, found on the lips of Leah and David, Rachel and Jeremiah. To help us Listen to Lament, we will turn our attention to the book of Lamentations, where the Prophet Jeremiah grieved the fall of Judah and the destruction of Jerusalem. His ears and heart were open to the suffering all around him, but instead of turning blindly away from them, He turned toward them and brought them, through the grace of lament, to God. What we find are raw, honest prayers that give us a model of a deeper faith we've left untested in our own lives.

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.

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Carl Hargrove • Lamentations 3:19–3:24 • Devotional from God's Word and testimonies to His faithfulness • Anchored

Lamentations 3:1-66 // Jonathan NeefWhat do you do when everything around you collapses and it feels like God himself is blocking your prayers? In this study of Lamentations 3:1-66, we walk through one of the darkest chapters in the Bible to find an incredible anchor for our faith. Even in the middle of severe suffering and grief, the writer reminds us of a timeless truth: his mercies never come to an end, and his faithfulness is great every single morning. This sermon explores how to honestly process pain, why waiting quietly for salvation matters, and how God hears our cries even from the deepest pits of despair. If you are going through a season of hardship or doubt, this message offers real, unvarnished hope for your soul.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49633284 PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2542/responses/new26.07.12

Lamentations 3:1-66 // Ben BeasleyWhat do you do when everything around you collapses and it feels like God himself is blocking your prayers? In this study of Lamentations 3:1-66, we walk through one of the darkest chapters in the bible to find an incredible anchor for our faith. Even in the middle of severe suffering and grief, the writer reminds us of a timeless truth: his mercies never come to an end, and his faithfulness is great every single morning. This sermon explores how to honestly process pain, why waiting quietly for salvation matters, and how God hears our cries even from the deepest pits of despair. If you are going through a season of hardship or doubt, this message offers real, unvarnished hope for your soul.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49633285 PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2509/responses/new26.07.12

Carl Hargrove • Lamentations 3:19–3:24 • Devotional from God's Word and testimonies to His faithfulness

Lamentations 3:1-66 // Gabe CoyleWhat do you do when everything around you collapses and it feels like God himself is blocking your prayers? In this study of Lamentations 3:1-66, we walk through one of the darkest chapters in the bible to find an incredible anchor for our faith. Even in the middle of severe suffering and grief, the writer reminds us of a timeless truth: his mercies never come to an end, and his faithfulness is great every single morning. This sermon explores how to honestly process pain, why waiting quietly for salvation matters, and how God hears our cries even from the deepest pits of despair. If you are going through a season of hardship or doubt, this message offers real, unvarnished hope for your soul.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49633286 PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2553/responses/new26.07.12

SHOW NOTES   In Podcast Episode 383, “For What Has God Appointed You?” Kim discusses the call of the prophet Jeremiah and the lessons we can each learn from this touching encounter. Have you ever asked the Lord what He has appointed you to do? Are you walking each day in that calling, or have you put it aside?   Our focal passage for this episode is Jeremiah 1:1-10, with 5 as the focal verse:   5 “I knew you before I formed you in your mother's womb.     Before you were born I set you apart     and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.”     WEEKLY ENGAGEMENT FEATURE:   If you were to have a conversation with the Lord similar to young Jeremiah's, what do you believe He would tell you that you were appointed 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/      

Lamentations 3:1-66 // Taylor FairWhat do you do when everything around you collapses and it feels like God himself is blocking your prayers? In this study of Lamentations 3:1-66, we walk through one of the darkest chapters in the bible to find an incredible anchor for our faith. Even in the middle of severe suffering and grief, the writer reminds us of a timeless truth: his mercies never come to an end, and his faithfulness is great every single morning. This sermon explores how to honestly process pain, why waiting quietly for salvation matters, and how God hears our cries even from the deepest pits of despair. If you are going through a season of hardship or doubt, this message offers real, unvarnished hope for your soul.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49633287 PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new26.07.12

Lamentations 3:1-66 // Paul BrandesWhat do you do when everything around you collapses and it feels like God himself is blocking your prayers? In this study of Lamentations 3:1-66, we walk through one of the darkest chapters in the bible to find an incredible anchor for our faith. Even in the middle of severe suffering and grief, the writer reminds us of a timeless truth: his mercies never come to an end, and his faithfulness is great every single morning. This sermon explores how to honestly process pain, why waiting quietly for salvation matters, and how God hears our cries even from the deepest pits of despair. If you are going through a season of hardship or doubt, this message offers real, unvarnished hope for your soul.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49633283  PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new26.07.12

Lamentations-Hope From The Wilderness

July 11, 2026Today's Reading: Introit for Trinity 6 - Psalm 28:1-2, 7; antiphon: Psalm 28:8-9Daily Lectionary: Judges 6:25-40; Acts 15:6-21“Save Your people, And bless Your inheritance; Shepherd them also, And bear them up forever” (Psalm 28:9) In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. In Psalm 28:9, David prays that God would save his “people” and bless his “heritage.” He then adds the image of a shepherd and his flock: “Be their shepherd and carry them forever.” Psalm 23 and John 10 immediately come to mind. Yet what about this image of a “heritage” or “inheritance?” How can we, God's people, be called his inheritance? Throughout Scripture, “inheritance” typically refers to the gift or portion that God gives to His people—first, the land of promise, and ultimately, eternal life in Christ. God himself is also his chosen people's inheritance:“I am your portion and your inheritance” (Numbers 18:20).“The Lord is my portion” (Lamentations 3:24).“Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world” (Matthew 25:34).“In him we have obtained an inheritance” (Ephesians 1:11). Yet here in Psalm 28:9, the relationship is reversed—God's people are called his heritage! How can this be? After Moses ascended Mount Sinai a second time to receive the tablets of the Law, he prayed, “Take us for your inheritance.” Likewise, Moses wrote, “The Lord has taken you … to be a people of his own inheritance” (Deuteronomy 4:20). St. Peter takes up this same theme when he declares, “You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession” (1 Peter 2:9), and St. Paul prays that believers may know “the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints” (Ephesians 1:18). Paul also joins this “heritage” and “shepherd” imagery in his charge to the Ephesian elders: “Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock … the church of God, which he purchased with his own blood” (Acts 20:28). This is how we become God's inheritance! He has purchased his flock with his own holy blood! Psalm 74:2 echoes the same truth: “Remember your congregation, which you have purchased of old, which you have redeemed to be the tribe of your heritage!”   We are God's heritage—his treasured possession. He has purchased us with his own blood, sealed us with his name, and joined us to his death and resurrection in Holy Baptism. We are his, and he is ours. Where he is, there we shall be also. He is the Vine, and we are the branches. Will God be silent to us? Will he turn his face away and ignore our pleas for mercy? No—“The Lord is my strength and shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped” (Psalm 28:7). In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. He never shall forsake His flock, His chosen generation; He is their refuge and their rock, Their peace and their salvation. As with a mother's tender hand, He leads His own, His chosen band: To God all praise and glory! (LSB 819:4)Rev. David Woelmer, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, Smithville, Texas. 

As we move through the second week of July, the Akashic Records offer a gentle yet powerful reminder:✨ Let go to receive.This week's message isn't about dramatic change or forcing yourself to release everything that no longer serves you. Instead, it's an invitation to create a little more space—within your heart, your mind, your home, and your spirit—for what is quietly trying to emerge.The Records shared the image of opening the door of a bird's cage after a season of healing. While there may be tenderness in letting go, there is also freedom. Every small act of release becomes an invitation for something new to enter.In this episode, we explore:

The Book of Lamentations is a book of sorrow. Thank God that the Bible speaks to us in our pain.

Today is day 189 and we are on the section on The Fourth Petition: "Give us this day our daily bread". 189. Having prayed first for God's glory, kingdom, and will, what do you now pray? I pray for my needs and those of my brothers and sisters: for daily provision, pardon for sins, and protection from evil. (Psalms 25:16–18; 34:8–10; 71; Lamentations 2:19; Matthew 7:7–11; Philippians 4:6) We will conclude today with Prayer 40. For All Sorts and Conditions of Men found on page 658 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

What do you do when the assignment God places before you feels far bigger than your strength? Whether you're facing a difficult conversation, an overwhelming season, a ministry opportunity, or a step of obedience that feels impossible, fear can convince you that everything depends on you. But Scripture paints a very different picture. God never calls us to rely on our own sufficiency. He invites us to know Him more deeply and trust that He will provide everything we need for every assignment He gives. In this episode, Jennifer welcomes author and Bible teacher Grace Fox to explore four powerful names of God that strengthen us when fear threatens to hold us back. Through the stories of Abraham, Naaman, Jeremiah and others, they discuss how God equips His servants, brings healing to the areas that keep us stuck, remains present in life's chaos and faithfully sustains us every step of the journey. If you've been hesitant to move forward because the road ahead feels uncertain, this conversation will encourage you to focus less on your fear and more on the faithful God who goes with you. Resource referenced: Names of God: Growing Strong: Devotional Study with Video Access Scriptures Discussed: Genesis 15:2–6 — Abraham calls God Adonai while waiting for God's promised son. Matthew 25:14–30 — The Parable of the Talents and trusting the Master's character. 2 Kings 5:1–19 — Naaman's healing and the obedience that precedes restoration. Genesis 1:1–2 — The Spirit of God hovering over the waters in creation. Lamentations 3:22–23 — God's mercies are new every morning; great is His faithfulness. Luke 15:11–32 — The Parable of the Prodigal Son and the Father's faithful welcome. 2 Corinthians 12:9 — God's power made perfect in weakness (referenced in the closing encouragement). Hebrews 10:24 — Encouraging one another toward love and good works (closing challenge). Connect with Grace Fox: On her website On Instagram On Facebook Follow her work on Amazon Find Jennifer Slattery: On her website Instagram Facebook Amazon Subscribe to her free newsletter Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is Lamentations 3. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

TODAY'S TREASUREBut this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end.Lamentations 3:21-22 ESVSend us a comment!Support the show

Here is a detailed breakdown of the July 5, 2026, worship service and Pastor Rhonda Davis's message, organized with clear section headers, bulleted highlights, and a complete Scripture Index. Service Overview & Pre-Sermon Highlights Location: Church of the Harvest (TL Lowry Center) Special Occasion: Independence Day Weekend & America's 250th Anniversary Celebration I. Praise, Worship & Altar Ministry Opening Prayer: The service opened with a focus on celebrating both national freedom and the ultimate freedom found in Christ, inviting the Holy Spirit to fill the room. Miracle & Prayer Focus: Believers were invited to join their faith with the prayer teams at the altars to see God work miracles, declaring that every need must bow to the name of Jesus. Underground Church Reflection: Preachers reminded the congregation of the immense privilege of public worship, noting that members of underground churches globally meet in secret and worship with unprompted passion despite the threat of death. II. Sovereign Moves: Recent Testimonies Pastor Rhonda invited members to share their recent experiences from the unique altar ministry lines held the previous week: Tina Toles: Shared that despite initial fear and hesitation to step into the prayer line, she experienced an overwhelming, unprecedented power of the Holy Spirit that left her with a deep, lasting peace throughout her work week at Chick-fil-A. KK (Mrs. Smith): Expressed that after a period of being away from church and feeling like she was simply "floating" through life, stepping into the line brought an immediate sense of peace. Pastor Rhonda ministered to her, saying, "God said, I am yours," validating a real, physical encounter with the Holy Spirit. III. Harvest Announcements Wednesday Night Series: Summer in the Psalms continues this Wednesday at 7:00 PM at the TL Lowry Center, featuring Pastor Joe Robinson teaching from Psalm 139. Next Sunday Guest Speaker: Welcoming back Lori Wilke, an anointed speaker, singer, and author with a deep prophetic teaching edge. Community Outreach Impact: Pastor Rhonda thanked the church for its continued financial stewardship, highlighting recent works funded by tithes and offerings: reaching the homeless, jail/prison ministries, assisting single mothers, and completely covering the rent for a local family in dire straits. Special Presentation: 250th Celebrate Freedom Tribute Led by Army Veteran Michael Cook (who served 10 years stateside), the service paused to honor first responders and military veterans present in the congregation: Veteran / First Responder Branch / Conflict Bob Rumbaugh U.S. Army (Gulf War) & Naval Reserve (3 Years) Ralph Steven Beavers U.S. Army Zachary Wages U.S. Army Kit Carson Local Firefighter / First Responder Dale Perkins U.S. Air Force Michelle Hill U.S. Navy James Henry U.S. Army (Staff Sergeant) Liliana Henry U.S. Army (Private First Class) Presentation of the Colors: The United States flag was formally presented by Tina Toles, a retired Master Sergeant who served 21.5 years in the U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command, with deployments to Japan, Turkey, Germany, and Italy. Tribute Video: A special media presentation featuring interviews with church children and reflections on "American Grit," the founding fathers, and the constitutional right to pursue happiness was highlighted and credited to Austin and the media team. Sermon Outline: "Freedom Worth Celebrating" Preacher: Pastor Rhonda Davis I. Point 1: Land of the Free, Home of the Redeemed The Odds of Grace: Statistically, based on global birth rates, an individual has only a 2% to 3% chance of being born in the United States. A Beacon of Light: Over its 250-year history, America has outlasted its accusers, remaining a democracy through civil war, internal discourse, and external enemies. The nation historically leads the world in sending Christian missionaries to foreign sands and outspends the next three runner-up nations combined in global disaster relief. The Call to Stand: Reading from Galatians 5:1, the church is reminded that Christ sets us free for the purpose of living in actual freedom. Believers must actively choose never to be entangled again by a yoke of spiritual slavery. II. Point 2: Freedom Has a Price The Winter of 1777 (Valley Forge): To understand the value of freedom, Pastor Rhonda recalled General George Washington leading 12,000 under-resourced men into Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, after devastating defeats. 2,000 soldiers died from cold, starvation, and disease. Out of sheer desperation, men boiled their shoe leather for sustenance and left trails of blood in the snow from bare, frostbitten feet—yet they refused to surrender because they believed freedom outweighed personal comfort. The Cost of Spiritual Liberty (Calvary): Moving from Valley Forge to the hill of Calvary, Jesus Christ endured the ultimate price for human liberty. As prophesied in Isaiah 52:14, He was beaten beyond human recognition. Though He possessed the immediate power to call down 10000 angels (Matthew 26), He chose to stay on the cross because He determined our freedom was worth the price. III. Point 3: Two Freedoms, One Source Inherent Human Dignity: True liberty—both the civil freedom to vote and live without government interference, and spiritual freedom—stems from a singular source: God Himself. Because God is free by nature, and because humans are uniquely made in His image (Genesis 1:27), every individual possesses inherent, sacred dignity. The Living Room Jail Cell: Quoting Galatians 5:1 from The Message, Pastor Rhonda warned against trying to add legalism to grace. Living a restricted, legalistic life after being saved is equivalent to being liberated from a maximum-security prison only to build a voluntary jail cell right inside your own living room. IV. Point 4: Don't Go Back to Chains Guarding Against Apathy: History shows nations are rarely conquered by sudden external conquest; instead, they fall through internal apathy and gradually forgetting what it cost to obtain their liberty. Pastor Rhonda recalled a WallBuilders podcast interview by historian David Barton featuring a Washington State pastor who had to sue the government in 2020 because secular establishments were permitted to stay open while churches faced criminal misdemeanors for outdoor worship and singing. Identifying Modern Chains: The enemy constantly attempts to lure believers back into old bondages. These chains manifest as: Rehearsing past failures on a continuous mental playlist. Slipping back into toxic, generational family mindsets. Trapping oneself in people-pleasing loops and performance mentalities. Prophetic Deliverance: Pastor Rhonda shared a personal moment from her youth when minister Billy Burke gave her a word detailing a "ball and chain" around her ankle representing the conditional expectations of others. Breaking that chain requires standing firm—derived from the Greek word stekete, meaning to stubbornly hold your ground, defend your position, and completely refuse to be moved. V. Point 5: How to Steward and Stand Firm in Liberty Know What You Have: You cannot properly steward what you do not understand. Taking inventory of spiritual rights reveals that there is zero condemnation for those in Christ (Romans 8:1), sin is no longer your master (Romans 6:14), and the same Holy Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives inside you (Romans 8:11). Pastor Rhonda referenced a 2022 table talk discussion with Lance Wallnau and Cindy Murdock, recalling Wallnau's story of Donald Trump in 2015 challenging silent ministers to defend their biblical rights, which later resulted in the executive repeal of the restrictive Johnson Amendment. Use Freedom for Something Greater: Freedom is never the final destination; it is simply the vehicle. According to Galatians 5:13, liberty must never be used to satisfy selfish, sinful natures, but rather to serve one another in love. The sacrifices of past generations are dignified when we use our voices to speak truth with grace and act as the hands and feet of Jesus to help the homeless, the prisoner, and the vulnerable. Let the Holy Spirit Lead: Believers must maintain an open mind to how God wants to uniquely deploy their skills, influence, and talents across different seasons of life. It does not require unusual human ability to shift the world—only a caring heart, a determined mind, and a willing spirit. VI. Conclusion: Intercession for the Land The Command to Pray: Aligning with 1 Timothy 2:1-2, the church corporate is called to make supplications, prayers, and intercessions for all people, explicitly including kings and all secular authorities, so that believers may lead quiet, peaceful, and godly lives. A Promise of Healing: God is not finished with America. Relying on Lamentations 3:23 (His mercies are new every morning) and the covenant promise of 2 Chronicles 7:14, the church closed by corporate prayer, repenting of negative mindsets, asking for systemic healing from the White House to the communities, and calling a wayward generation back into their divine identity. Scripture Index Here are the primary scriptures read, cited, or expounded upon during the service: Psalm 139 (Referenced) – The focal text announced for the upcoming Wednesday night teaching by Pastor Joe Robinson. Galatians 5:1 > "Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage." (Also quoted from The Message: "Christ has set us free to live a free life. So take your stand! Never again let anyone put a harness of slavery on you.") Isaiah 52:14 (Referenced) – The prophetic description of the Messiah being marred and beaten beyond human recognition. Matthew 26 (Referenced) – Jesus declaring He could command twelve legions of angels to deliver Him, yet choosing the cross. Genesis 1:27 > "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them." Romans 6:14 > "For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace." Romans 8:1 (Referenced) – There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:11 > "But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you." Galatians 5:13 > "For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another." 1 Timothy 2:1-2 > "I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty." Lamentations 3:22-23 (Referenced) – The Lord's mercies are not consumed; they are new every morning: great is Thy faithfulness. 2 Chronicles 7:14 > "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." Numbers 6:24-26 (The Benediction) > "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace." "Thanks for listening! For more information, visit churchoftheharvest.com. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and YouTube @cothcleveland.

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK FORTY-NINE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 123 Ki Teitzei “when you go out” Torah: Deuteronomy 21:10–25:19 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Jeremiah 49-52; Lamentations 1-5; Ezekiel 37-45 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Revelation 11 Scripture Memory: Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” Ephesians 4:29-30 “Let no un wholesome word proceed out of your mouth, but only that which is good for building up, that it may give grace to the listeners. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you are sealed for the day of redemption.”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK FORTY-NINE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 123 Ki Teitzei “when you go out” Torah: Deuteronomy 21:10–25:19 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Jeremiah 49-52; Lamentations 1-5; Ezekiel 37-45 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Revelation 11 Scripture Memory: Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” Ephesians 4:29-30 “Let no un wholesome word proceed out of your mouth, but only that which is good for building up, that it may give grace to the listeners. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you are sealed for the day of redemption.”

Reading Lamentations 2:10-22 where Jerusalem acknowledges she is reaping what she has sown, God has punished, and only God can heal and restore again. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

As we step into July, the Akashic Records bring a refreshing message of expansion, possibility, and hope.The Records opened with the image of a vast field of wildflowers beneath an endless blue sky—a reminder that sometimes healing isn't about doing more, but about allowing ourselves to see more. This week's energy invites us to widen our perspective, embrace new possibilities, and trust that growth doesn't have to happen all at once.In this episode, we explore the Akashic guidance for the week alongside the astrology of Jupiter's entrance into Leo, a powerful year-long transit that encourages creativity, confidence, authentic self-expression, and stepping into a bigger vision for your life. We also touch on Mercury retrograde in Cancer, Neptune retrograde, and the importance of moving through this season with curiosity rather than urgency.We'll also explore:✨ An oracle card message from The Jewelry Box Oracle

"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases. His mercies never come to an end. They are new every morning." — Lamentations 3:22-23. LINKS:Join the Summer Book Club!Download How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMomsA Prayer for When You Feel Broken by Emily T. Wierenga Today's prayer by Emily T. Wierenga is a prayer for the world to know God by our love for others. Remember, His is faithfulness is greater. Reference: Lamentations 3:19-24 Prayer: Lord Jesus, I have so much to learn about love. I am so careful with my love, so reserved, and that really isn’t love at all. May Your lavish love pour through me onto everyone I meet. May the world know I am a Christian by my love. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Lamentations 3. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. ESV Bible narration read by Paul R. House. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

Presented by Julie Busteed Maybe you've dreamed of a promotion or a certain career path, but for reasons outside your control, those dreams haven't become reality. Maybe you've longed for a spouse, yet that relationship has never come. Maybe you dreamed of a strong and joyful marriage, but it hasn't turned out the way you had hoped. Or perhaps you've desired to have a family, and that longing remains unfulfilled. Maybe it's your health that has changed unexpectedly. What went wrong? There are so many expectations in life—good desires, even good gifts that our Father often gives. So why hasn't it worked out for you? With all of this comes real sorrow—grieving the life you thought God would bless you with. What do you do with that grief? How do you move forward? I think sometimes we think we should put on a brave face and not face the sorrow or grieve the pain of unrealized expectations. But the Bible has a lot to say about lamenting. Lamenting is the process of expressing sorrow, grief, and pain. About one-third of the entire book of Psalms is about lamenting. We see personal laments like David crying out to God and community laments when the people of God cry out to him. And of course, there is a book of the Bible with that title—Lamentations—written by the prophet Jeremiah. He is often called the weeping prophet. His heart was broken over things that break God's heart. He laments the sin of the Israelites and the impending destruction of Jerusalem. He laments the future, but he still has hope. In the middle of the book of Lamentations Jeremiah acknowledges this. 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. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” 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 (Lamentations 3:22-26). Even though Jeremiah wasn't around to see the Messiah Jesus Christ come, he had hope in the midst of sorrow. And in Hebrews chapter 11, known as the Hall of Faith, we read about the patriarchs, kings, prophets, and others who were hoping and looking forward for the promised Messiah but didn't see it happen in their lifetime. The last two verses are: These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised, since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect (Hebrews 11:39-40). They had unfulfilled hopes and expectations, and I wonder how hard that must have been. To wait on God and not see the answer. But they didn't lose hope. Because God had planned something better.

Fr. Patrick preached this homily on June 27, 2026. The readings are from Lamentations 2:2, 10-14, 18-19, Psalm 74:1b-2, 3-5, 6-7, 20-21, Matthew 8:5-17 (Saturday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time). Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SlakingThirsts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slakingthirsts/

Against the darkness of Lamentations, we see the brightness of the gospel.Reading Plan: Worship - Psalm 78:1-8Wisdom - Proverbs 16:25-27Witness - LamentationsVisit https://www.revivalfromthebible.com/ for more information.

Waiting is one of the hardest parts of following Jesus—but it's also one of the places where God does His deepest work. In this episode of our Fruit of the Spirit series, we're talking about patience—not as passive waiting, but as active trust in God's perfect timing. Whether you're waiting for healing, a relationship, answered prayers, direction, or a breakthrough, this conversation is for you. We'll walk through what biblical patience really means, why waiting can feel so difficult, and how God used seasons of waiting to shape some of the most influential people in Scripture—including Abraham, Joseph, David, Moses, Hannah, Job, and even Jesus. If you've ever wondered why God seems silent or why His timing doesn't match yours, I pray this episode encourages you to trust that He is still working—even when you can't see it. Because waiting on God is never wasted. In This Episode: What the Fruit of the Spirit teaches about patience The biblical meaning of patience (makrothymia) Why God often grows us through waiting What impatience reveals about our hearts Lessons from Abraham, Joseph, David, Moses, Hannah, Job, and Jesus How to grow in patience during difficult seasons Encouragement for anyone waiting on God today Key Scriptures: Galatians 5:22–23 James 1:2–4 Romans 5:3–5 Romans 8:25 Isaiah 40:31 Psalm 27:14 Lamentations 3:25–26 Hebrews 6:15 Ephesians 4:2 Colossians 3:12 Psalm 37:7 2 Peter 3:9 If this episode encouraged you, be sure to share it with a friend who may be in a season of waiting. And if you're enjoying our Fruit of the Spirit series, we'd love for you to subscribe, leave a review, and join us next week as we continue learning what it looks like to live by the Spirit.

The question we face in this life isn't if we will find ourselves in periods of waiting; It's how we will respond when they come. This week, Kylen Perry walks us through Lamentations 3 to show us that waiting isn't wasted time, but an invitation to deepen our trust in God and remember that He is the One most worthy of our wanting.