You have not chosen me: but I have chosen you; and have appointed you, that you should go, and should bring forth fruit; and your fruit should remain: that whatsoever you shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you

(John 15:16)

For many years I have been hiding in a dark corner of a ship, hiding from His face. But it is clear to me now that I should free myself with His freedom and accept His grace.

Blessed are You, O Lord; teach me Your statutes.
Blessed are You, O Master; make me to understand Your commandments.
Blessed are You, O Holy One; enlighten me with Your precepts.

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