I read this passage in Lamentations 3 this morning and it hit home.

¹⁹ I remember my affliction and my wandering,
the bitterness and the gall.
²⁰ I well remember them,
and my soul is downcast within me.
²¹ Yet this I call to mind
and therefore I have hope:

²² Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
²³ They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
²⁴ I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion;
therefore I will wait for him.”

²⁵ The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him,
to the one who seeks him..

I won’t forget, Lord, the trials you have brought us through.  It’s not always easy, but just as Jeremiah wrote, it is good to remember the pain and the affliction - to share the story with others - as a praise, a love song, a Hallelujah to Him.  I want others to hear our story and see God’s handiwork ALL OVER IT - to be encouraged by it, inspired by it, and moved to Christ because of it!  I so desire a life, a heart, a mouth that bring glory and praise to my Saviour.  Thank you for the trials, Lord.  They are not easy to pass through, but they are a testament of your FAITHFULNESS and LOVE.  I will remember them.  I will continue to share them.  How I PRAISE You!