"But you, O God, are both tender and kind, not easily angered, immense
in love, and you never, never quit. So look me in the eye and show
kindness, give your servant the strength to go on, save your dear, dear
child! Make a show of how much you love me so the bullies who hate me
will stand there slack-jawed, As you, God, gently and powerfully put me
back on my feet." Psalm 86:15-17 (The Message)