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The Wideness of God’s Mercy
Kathleen Stephens | Read Lamentations 3:1-9, 19-24
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In the aftermath of Babylon’s siege on Jerusalem (587 bce), Jeremiah momentarily loses hope. We hear his devastation as he recounts the horrific destruction and loss of life. Perhaps even worse, though, the prophet says that when he cries out in prayer, God doesn’t hear his pleas.
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O God, as Jeremiah lost hope, at times we are tempted to do the same. Forgive us and restore our spirit in the light of your never-ending mercies. Amen.
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