July 24

In Thee, O Lord, do I hope; Thou wilt hear, O Lord my God.

LORD, I am now in tribulation, and my heart is not at ease, but I am much harassed with my present suffering.

Give me patience, O Lord, yet once again.

And now in the midst of these things what shall I say? Lord, Thy will be done. I have well deserved to suffer tribulation and be heavy laden.

But Thine almighty hand is able to take away from me this trial also, and to moderate its violence lest I wholly sink under it, as Thou hast often heretofore dealt with me, my God, my Mercy.

Son, I am the Lord, who gives strength in the day of tribulation. Come to me when it is not well with thee. This is that which most of all hinders heavenly consolation, that thou art too slow in turning thyself to prayer.

But now having recovered breath after the storm, grow thou strong again in the light of My mercies; for I am at hand to repair all things, not only to make them whole, but even with abundance and above measure.

Wait for me, wait; I will come and heal thee.

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