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still at 17% technically 17.8 but philippians is officially one of my favourite books

Finished book of Lamentations. scholars believe book was written by Jeremiah also called the weeping prophet. Judah was sieged for 2 yrs, instead of depending on God they depended on their king who asked Egypt for help against Babylon, and Egypt tricked them. This is what happens when we trust man to protect us! Men mere mortal only wants what is best for themselves, even if it means giving up their wife & children.

Finished book of Jeremiah. In the world’s view he was unsuccessful. No one liked, believed or took his advice. But God saw his obedience and that made him successful in His eyes. We need to measure success by God’s eyes, not the world’s. It will look very different, this should be our first clue.

Finished Habakkak. Prophet to Judah prior to their exile to Babylon. He communicated with God on behalf of the people, this was different than others.