About this episode
The episode discusses the theme of hope in the face of hurt and how to model it for one's family.
Can I model hope to my family? The will of God is never exactly what you expect it to be. It may seem much worse, but in the end it’s going to be a lot better and a lot bigger. — Elisabeth Elliot Lamentations 3 18 All hope is gone; my strength has turned to water, for the Lord has left me. 19 Oh, remember the bitterness and suffering you have dealt to me! 20 For I can never forget these awful years; always my soul will live in utter shame. What have been the worst years of your life? Lamentations 3:20 — It’s always on my mind, it’s why I’m so depressed. Lamentations 3:20 — I will never forget this awful time, as I grieve over my loss. Lamentations 3:20 — I’ll never forget the trouble, the utter lostness, the taste of ashes, the poison I’ve swallowed. I remember it all—oh, how well I remember— the feeling of hitting the bottom. Lamentations 3:20 — My soul continually remembers it and is bowed down within me. Lamentations 3:20 — My mind keeps reflecting on it, and I become depressed. Sometimes, questions are more hurtful than insults. — Author Mitch Albom Life is not always what we had in mind. Inadequate Ashamed Don't let the hurt of today blind you to the hope of tomorrow. — Lysa…
Topics covered
- hope
- hurt
- faith
- depression
- family
- spirituality
Keywords
- hope
- hurt
- Lamentations
- depression
- faith
- family
- spirituality
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