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May 4, 2018

When We Weep

Pam Lewis (Essex, England)

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The Lord says: “A voice is heard in Ramah, 
mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping 
for her children and refusing to be comforted, 
because they are no more.” - Jeremiah 31:15 (NIV)

My son was just seven years old when he watched the news report on TV that announced our country was going to war. His brother asked a couple of questions about war, and then they went off to play. That evening, when the seven-year-old went to bed, I heard him...

Today's Prayer
God of comfort, be with all those who are weeping today. Hasten the day when war will be no more. Amen.
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Today's Reading
Jeremiah 31:15-17

Thought for the Day

When I weep, God offers me comfort and hope.

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