Give ear oh God to your people, incline thine ear God and hear the cries of this nation.
My Lord you have given them eyes to see, ears to hear, and a tongue to speak. Shall the people not cry out in anguish? The righteous suffer for righteousness sake and the wicked suffer because their hearts are far from you, but what of the children?

Shall the children continue to suffer? Shall not a child wake up with the rising of the sun, and go to sleep as the dawn of a new day approaches? My Lord I pray you suffer them not. For as the dawn of a new day approaches, so does that snake from of old approaches seeking whom to devour.

Give ear to your people Lord; give ear to your people. For the earth is crying out as a mother in labor. Her shrieks are being heard among the nations. But still you say, not yet my children, not yet. Wait patiently, a little while longer then your redeemer shall come. As you tarry, my Lord your church grows weary. Many have slumbered, some are anxious and still others have strayed. Your bride bids you come, but still you say, my church is not ready.

Have I not said in my word, occupy until I come? Many have slumbered and others tarry, but I have separated a remnant, a faithful people who have persevered. Wash your garments if you have soiled them for I come for a bride whose garments are clean and pure.
Ask me to refill your cup if your oil is running short. My joy is your strength if you should grow weak. Your burdens I will carry, lest you should become weary. I have given you authority and power over the prince of this world. As I overcame, you shall overcome, for in me you are victorious. Blessed is the man who guard's his heart and keep's my word, for I will reward him when I come.

Art by: ©Erik Hollander