God is our hope.

Main message: In the midst of deep grief and despair, we can still find hope by remembering God's steadfast love and faithfulness. The prophet Jeremiah points to hope even in suffering.

Key points:

• Lamentations records raw grief across five chapters.
• In chapter 3 Jeremiah "calls to mind" a reason for hope amid pain.
• Even in a "sea of despair" there is an "island of hope."
• The basis of that hope is God's never-ceasing steadfast love and faithfulness.
• We should be thankful for God's faithfulness even during hardship.

Scriptures mentioned: Lamentations 3:21-22