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Joel 2:12-13

Yet even now, says the Lord,

return to me with all your heart,

with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning;

rend your hearts and not your clothing.

Return to the Lord, your God,

for he is gracious and merciful,

slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love,

and relents from punishing.

Never too late

Always a way back

A way back to the God

of grace

and mercy

and love.

Even now

God waits

for our return

with arms open wide

in welcome.