Beloved,
"Jesus wept."
"Does the Most High even know what is happening?"
"O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me"
"My tears have been my meat day and night."
John 11:35, Psalm 73:11, Matthew 26:39, Psalm 42:3.
Merciful Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we thank for enduring with us through tribulation;
we thank you for strengthening our faith, hope, and love...preparing us to spend eternity with YOU.
We repent of our sin.
We receive your unconditional love and forgiveness.
We forgive our debtors: Matthew 6:9-13.
We receive all of the blessings that you have for us.
Jesus is the Lord.
Amen.
"...but your sorrow shall be turned into joy."
- John 16:20.