Gracious God, this week so many words have been spoken, words that have caused anxiety, fear and despondency. But so too, there will have been words that have spoken kindness, encouragement and joy. As we consider the effect words have upon us, we remember that Your Word always speaks the truth, Your Word always brings comfort and hope, Your Word endures forever. Even in the difficult times, Your Word lives amongst us through Jesus Christ, Your Son. And so, even in the challenging, difficult days, we give thanks and take assurance from knowing that we have the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus to raise us up and give us hope, not only for today, but in the days to come. Amen.