“But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.”” -- Lamentations 3:21-24

The picture that Jeremiah paints for us is more desolate than one can imagine. The days had become darker than ever and the hardships were too great to bear. Every prophetic warning had come to pass and the chastening hand of God was heavy upon His people. Yet, there was hope. There is always hope when we look to the Lord.

Even when sin has wreaked havoc in our lives and we've lost everything on earth that we valued, the Lord will be our portion forever. His love is steadfast; His mercies are never ending, coming to us fresh every morning; all because His faithfulness is great. In these wonderful truths we will always find hope.

Whatever the reason for your discouragement my friend, the Lord is your portion and in Him you may have an undying hope. No matter what may change around you, the Lord is the same yesterday, today and forever, and you can always depend on His faithfulness!