Jeremiah’s words, rhythmic in all other chapters, breaks into a dark weariness, mixed with glimpses of fatigued praise. His question is piercing, “Why do you forget us forever?” If we are not careful, rather than looking into our own hearts to uncover our sins, we find ourselves calling out God for His absence. But FULL repentance is what brings about God’s FULL restoration. It is important to be reminded that in the waiting, God, in His sovereignty, is not absent or inactive.