This episode deals with the all too familiar situation known as "No good deed goes unpunished". The prophet Jeremiah was faithful in delivering God's message of truth to His people, yet his earthly reward was hearing of his countrymen plotting to take his life! Jeremiah turned to God in despair and complained bitterly, to the point of asking for harsh judgement to come upon his enemies. Chad ruminates on this deeply emotional passage and offers compassionate words of hope for us all, based entirely upon the loving character of our God. Colin Heinrich sings a beautiful and peaceful lament entitled "Hear me, Lord".

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Lyrics to "Hear me, Lord"

Sometimes pain

Can strike like a rod

And cleanse like a fire

And turn me to God

When revenge

Is hurting myself

It acts like a fever

And breaks down my health

Waiting, trusting to rest in Your love

Waiting, trusting to rest in Your love

Chorus:

Hear me Lord

I hear my enemies speak

Hear me Lord

For I am weak

Hear me Lord

This cross is too heavy to bear

Hear me Lord

Receive my prayer

They dig a pit

With snares for my feet

They plot out smy ruin

Prepare my defeat

Only You

Hold my future secure

I cannot change them

Or fill them with fear

Waiting, trusting to rest in Your love

Waiting, trusting to rest in Your love

Chorus:

Hear me Lord

I hear my enemies speak

Hear me Lord

For I am weak

Hear me Lord

This cross is too heavy to bear

Hear me Lord

Receive my prayer