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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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“God yearns to be known”

Person holding a glowing lantern outdoors at dusk, with a blue and orange sky in the background.

“I imagine a field where they gather: those / grandmothers”

A person in a long, flowing dress walks barefoot along a cloudy beach shoreline.

“I’m not sure how to stand before You”

Silhouette of a person standing with hands up, facing a vibrant sunset over a mountain landscape.

“I fear the loss of one too dear to let go.”

 
Person sitting on a bench overlooking hills at sunset, silhouetted against the sky.

Blessing using feminine God language on receiving a diagnosis

Silhouette of a person with raised hands against a colorful sunset over the ocean.

“I come to you, broken in heart and soul.”

A person sits by a window with arms crossed, looking outside.

“You alone hear my prayers”

A woman with closed eyes holds her hands to her chest, expressing serene gratitude, in a brightly lit room.

For forming our own words of comfort about the pandemic before the recitation of Sh’ma

A person sits on a bench by a pond, wrapped in a purple blanket, surrounded by lush greenery.

“Because there’s so much suffering everywhere/Courage must be what you are asking us”

Colorful painted stones, one with HOPE in bold letters, surrounded by others with various designs.

“Anger is just a whole lotta hurt.”

A man in a gray shirt yelling with his hands on his head against a plain background.

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