Wednesday, October 22 — Psalm 119:57–64
Ezekiel 28:11–29:12; 1 Peter 1:1–12
Thus said the Lord, “Just as I have brought all this great disaster upon this people, so I will bring upon them all the good fortune that I now promise them.” Jeremiah 32:42
Our hope for you is unshaken, for we know that as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our consolation. 2 Corinthians 1:7
Sometimes the disasters of the world are too much for our hearts to bear, O God. When hardship befalls us, you are there. When our communities are hurting, you are there. When we long to tear our eyes from the injustices of the world, you are there. Bring us steadfast companionship and sweet consolation as a balm to our broken hearts. This we most urgently pray. Amen.