“The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon him in truth” (Psalm 145:18).

At all times, he is the “Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation [afflictions], that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God” (2 Corinthians 1

“How long, Lord? Will You hide Yourself forever”? … Lord, where are your former lovingkindnesses, which you swore to David in your truth?” (Psalm 89: 46, 49).

O LORD God of hosts, how long will You be angry against the prayer of Your people? You have fed them with the bread of tears, and given them tears to drink in great measure . . . Restore us, O God of hosts; cause Your face to shine, and we shall be saved” (Psalm 80:4-5, 7; see also 3, 19).