Anticipation




"Listen to my words, O Lord, and hear my sighs

Listen to my cry for help, my God and King!

I pray to you, O Lord; you hear my voice in the morning;

at sunrise I offer my prayer and wait for your answer."

(Psalm 5.1-2)
                   



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