a blessing for when you can’t catch a break

My God, just as one trouble fades, two more appear

I can’t handle it

hide me in the shelter of your wings till the troubles have passed Psalm 57:1

God have mercy Christ have mercy Spirit have mercy

Blessed are we when we cry out

God, help me

here, now

Blessed are we who look for the angels

you comfort us in our troubles

and give songs in the night

you strengthen our hearts

to hope

that some small good might yet be done

yet in this moment it is enough just to be

with unfailing love I have drawn you to myself

Jeremiah 31:3

God have mercy Christ have mercy Spirit have mercy

Let your eyes close, and soften into stillness

God is awake

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