Soul-cleansing tears fall freely from eyes that see bitterness and pain.
Replaced by understanding and unity in a God who hears these heartfelt prayers.
Women of God who sometimes are not -
But we recognize our shortcomings and offer them up as confessions,
To a merciful God who forgives - and asks us to do the same.
Refine our vision, O gracious God, that we may see the intricacies and splendors in each other,
As we are one in our spirits, in our hearts, and most certainly above all, in our God.
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