“That is why the Lord says, Turn to Me now, while there is time. Give Me your hearts. Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning. God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Don’t tear your clothing in your grief, but tear your hearts instead. Return to the Lord your God, for He is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. He is eager to relent and not punish.
Then Jesus said, Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you. Let Me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.
The time promised by God has come at last! He announced. The Kingdom of God is near! Repent of your sins and believe the Good News!”
{Joel 2:12; Matthew 5:4; Joel 2:13; Matthew 11:28-30; Mark 1:15}