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Lamentations 1:18 · KJV

"The LORD is righteous; for I have rebelled against his commandment: hear, I pray you, all people, and behold my sorrow: my virgins and my young men are gone into captivity."

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Passage Context

16For these things I weep; mine eye, mine eye runneth down with water, because the comforter that should relieve my soul is far from me: my children are desolate, because the enemy prevailed.
17Zion spreadeth forth her hands, and there is none to comfort her: the LORD hath commanded concerning Jacob, that his adversaries should be round about him: Jerusalem is as a menstruous woman among them.
18The LORD is righteous; for I have rebelled against his commandment: hear, I pray you, all people, and behold my sorrow: my virgins and my young men are gone into captivity.
19I called for my lovers, but they deceived me: my priests and mine elders gave up the ghost in the city, while they sought their meat to relieve their souls.
20Behold, O LORD; for I am in distress: my bowels are troubled; mine heart is turned within me; for I have grievously rebelled: abroad the sword bereaveth, at home there is as death.

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Reflection Questions

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How do you respond to feelings of guilt or shame?

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What does it mean for you to acknowledge your mistakes?

3

When have you experienced the consequences of your actions?

Life Application

faith

Reflect on the importance of repentance and seeking forgiveness in your life. Consider how acknowledging your mistakes can lead to growth.

personal growth

Use this moment to evaluate areas in your life where you need to change and seek God's guidance.

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