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03.05.26 - 04.01.26
Even in my fears of tomorrow:
   how bread will come,
      my lack and well-being,
your smile is upon me
   because you know I will seek you in my time of need.
Even in my waiting:
   how hours have come to a halt,
      my sense of time wrestles with stillness,
your smile is upon me
   because you know I will eventually long for you.
Even in my human intentions:
   how my flesh still embarasses me,
      my inability to catch up to my zeal,
your smile is upon me
   because you know I will find solace in your presence,
      my forgiveness,
         my rest,
            my strength and peace.
I pray that when I look back on this period of time,
   I won't see the fears and giants,
      the darkness still lurking from within,
         the losses and disappointments.
No, I will find a delicate smile
   offending my humanity,
      piercing my pride.
I will find a rugged cross
   beckoning me to still lay my life down.
I will find a brother who goes before me,
   who deeply loves me,
      who protects me from myself,
         who has forgiven me of my sin,
            who will never let me go,
               who I look up towards heaven for.
My ever present help and love,
I receive your body and your blood today.

Thank you.
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