Dare To Hope

S ~ The thought of my suffering and homelessness is bitter beyond words. I will never forget this awful time, as I grieve over my loss. Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this:

The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease.
Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.
I say to myself, “The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!”

The Lord is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him.
So it is good to wait quietly for salvation from the Lord.

Lamentations 3:19-26

O ~ Jeremiah has had a very difficult time. So much suffering, especially at the hands of his countrymen. Such suffering and betrayal and persecution.

It is clear that he will never forget this time. Ever.

Yet, his declaration is strong regarding the character of God. "I dare to hope". 

He remembers.

He speaks, even though he is only speaking to himself.

He waits quietly.

A ~ This is a difficult time for our family. Robyn's Health. Audrey's Health. Emily's Health. Barry's Health. Dougie's Health. Thankfully, Abby is healthy.

I will not forget this time of suffering, but I will dare to hope as I remember the faithful and steadfast ceaseless love of the Lord.

P ~ Lord, Jeremiah cried to You and You heard him, and delivered him out of the pit. 

It seems to me that my family is in a pit - but not the pit of despair - for we dare to hope in You.

Please heal Audrey.

Please heal Robyn.

Please heal Emily Dawn.

Please heal Dougie.

Please heal me.

Please keep Abby.

I wait quietly before You. May our healing - that comes from You - break forth speedily.

Amen.