\u201cYet even now,\u201d\u009d says the Lord,
\n \u201creturn to me with all your heart,
\nwith fasting, with weeping, and with mourning;
\n and rend your hearts and not your garments.\u201d\u009d
\nReturn to the Lord, your God,
\n for he is gracious and merciful,
\nslow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love,
\n and repents of evil.
\nWho knows whether he will not turn and repent,
\n and leave a blessing behind him,
\na cereal offering and a drink offering
\n for the Lord, your God?
Blow the trumpet in Zion;
\n sanctify a fast;
\ncall a solemn assembly;
\n gather the people.
\nSanctify the congregation;
\n assemble the elders;
\ngather the children,
\n even nursing infants.
\nLet the bridegroom leave his room,
\n and the bride her chamber.<\/p>\n
Between the vestibule and the altar
\n let the priests, the ministers of the Lord, weep
\nand say, \u201cSpare thy people, O Lord,
\n and make not thy heritage a reproach,
\n a byword among the nations.
\nWhy should they say among the peoples,
\n \u201d\u02dcWhere is their God?\u2019\u201d\u009d<\/p>\n
Then the Lord became jealous for his land,
\n and had pity on his people.
\nThe Lord answered and said to his people,
\n\u201cBehold, I am sending to you
\n grain, wine, and oil,
\n and you will be satisfied;
\nand I will no more make you
\n a reproach among the nations.”<\/p>\n
–Joel 2:12-19<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\u201cYet even now,\u201d\u009d says the Lord, \u201creturn to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments.\u201d\u009d Return to the Lord, your God, for he is gracious and merciful,…<\/span><\/p>\n