Tossed and blown, events can floor us

spin the world, we lose our grip;

circumstances undermine us,

yet again we turn and trip.

But in spite of all this turmoil

love will build us up through grace,

then in gentleness and patience

we will cope with all we face.

Humble people bound together

in God’s unity and peace,

building up Christ’s human body

in this life we share on lease.

(Andrew Pratt, 2012)