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Hard Times

A person comforts another who is upset, sitting closely together outdoors.

Hard times take many forms: the loss of a job or other economic hardship; the devastation of a flood or other natural disaster; the horror of violent assault. Just getting out of bed can be an act of great courage at times like these. Whisper a prayer for yourself, or say one for your friend, community, or the world. Hope will find you. 
 

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“These ancient wounds afflict so many”
Two hands holding a heart-shaped shell against a blurred sunset beach background.
“You will not abandon me / even when others who don’t like / what I have to say / choose to gaslight me”
Black and white photo of a person with short hair, eyes closed, wearing a dark top, against a cloudy sky.
“We lean into Your guidance / like wobbly-legged toddlers.”
A person in a white outfit gazes upward against a cloudy sky.
“it cannot be a still small voice”
Birds-eye view of a sandy beach with gentle waves rolling in from a turquoise ocean under a cloudy sky.
Affirmations for courage
Hands gently holding a pink flower, with a brown textured sweater in the background.
“We walk in fear, in doubt, in uncertainty, / so why do we even bother to pray?”
Person in a warm brown sweater gesturing with hands against a plain, muted background.
“As this day begins its dark descent / our tongues go dry again”
view of an orange and red sunset
Prayers for reading the news in a spiritually intentional way
Person sitting on grassy hill at sunset, looking up at the sky, surrounded by rolling hills.
“However we have abused ourselves or others, something within us remains pure”
a woman places her hand on her heart
Prayer for the journey of chemotherapy and the light which is carried within it
A medical professional assists a patient during a mammogram examination.

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