Hope in the midst of life's afflictions: Lamentations 3 sets the stage for hope & healing

Over the last few weeks, I've endured much hopelessness. But as we are called to do, I turned to The Bible for strength and support.  I camped out in caves with David through the Psalms. I cried through Ruth while she faithfully gleaned in the fields. I wept with Jeremiah for what broke God's heart in Lamentations. And it was here while in Lamentations 3, I saw the shift, and experienced it for myself: Lam 3:21--"Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope."  Instead of wallowing in hopelessness and rereading every text message, card, or email or listening to every voicemail from the last few months, (which I did for the 1st several days) I chose to call to mind God's faithfulness, strength, love, mercy, and more! I am choosing rather than sitting with the enemy in defeat to surrender to The Lord in victory and trust Him to make me more like Jesus through this season of heartache--after all, nothing is ever wasted in God's Kingdom! I pray this blesses you, dear one. If so, please pass it to a friend who might need a word of encouragement too. And if this ministered to your spirit, I'd love to hear how! Email me at shinewithfrannie.com  Finally, if you are returning listener and have yet to leave a review, I'd love to have you share a rating and write a review! Visit iTunes and share away!