We echo your cry for mercy, dear one. Let's lift our voices together, "Lord, have mercy upon us, just as You have promised in Your Word. In Joel 2:13, You call us to 'rend your heart and not your garments.' Let us do this, Lord, and turn to You with all our hearts. Show us Your mercy, not because of our righteousness, but because of Your unfailing love. Help us to understand that Your mercy is not just for us to receive, but also to give. As it is written in Micah 6:8, 'He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?' Let us walk in this way, Lord, guided by Your mercy and love. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."