O Lord –
Our sorrows and laments echo Jeremiah’s sorrow and lament.
We look, and lo, the earth is waste and void and heavens’ lights are dim. We look, and lo, the mountains quake and the hills move to and fro.
We look, and lo, there is no one to be found and the birds have fled. We look, and lo, the fruitful land is a desert and the cities are in ruins.
We look…the heavens grow black…and the earth mourns.
Speak again, Lord. Purpose again. Do not relent nor turn back. Sorrow and lament with us, and provide openings for healing.
Amen.