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Grace Freeman Smith & David Butler

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WHEN HOPE IS GONE

44 minutes Posted Aug 6, 2026 at 12:38 am.

– Welcome & Summer of Psalms Part 2

– Why lament is an expression of faith

– Psalm 55: Cast your burdens upon the Lord

– Psalm 51: The Passover, repentance & being made clean

– David's greatest regret and God's mercy

– Psalm 61: When my heart is overwhelmed

– God is my Rock (Psalm 62)

– Psalm 56: God collects every tear

– Psalm 57: Refuge beneath His wings

– Psalm 84: The Valley of Baca becomes a well

– Turning your pain into blessings for others

– Psalm 73: Draw near to God

– Psalm 86: God is ready to forgive

– Psalm 77: When hope is gone

– Final thoughts & New Testament preview

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When life feels overwhelming, where do you turn?

This week on Don't Miss This, David Butler and Grace Freeman Smith explore Psalms 49–86, focusing on heartfelt prayers of lament, petition, hope, and trust. From David's plea for mercy in Psalm 51 to the comforting reminder that God keeps every tear, these Psalms teach us that bringing our sorrow to God is an act of faith—not weakness.

Whether you're carrying grief, regret, anxiety, or simply searching for hope, these scriptures remind us that God draws near, hears our prayers, and transforms our hardest moments into something holy.

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📖 Scriptures Discussed

Psalm 51

Psalm 55

Psalm 56

Psalm 57

Psalm 61

Psalm 62

Psalm 73

Psalm 77

Psalm 84

Psalm 86

💬 Key Takeaways

Lament is not the absence of faith—it is faith in action.

God invites us to cast every burden upon Him.

Even our greatest regrets can become stories of redemption.

God knows every tear and never forgets our sorrow.

When our hearts are overwhelmed, Christ is our Rock.

The valleys we walk through today can become wells that bless others tomorrow.

Hope is never truly gone when we remember who God is.

🙏 If this message strengthened your faith, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need this reminder today.

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