FROM THE ARCHIVES - Patterns

The Holy Pause · Jun 30, 2026 · 3m

Listen:

Psalm 13:1-2, 5-6

How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever?

How long will you hide your face from me?

How long must I wrestle with my thoughts

and day after day have sorrow in my heart?

How long will my enemy triumph over me?

But I trust in your unfailing love;

my heart rejoices in your salvation.

I will sing the Lord’s praise,

for he has been good to me.

Consider:

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