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Hi, I'm Chaplain Jim Edwards, the Force 
Chaplain for U.S. Marine Forces, Pacific.

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Today, I want to bring a quick word of hope in 
the midst of the darkness in which we find ourselves.

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People are hunkered down all over the 
nation and in most of the world.

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Things continue to change daily, 
and we watch the numbers of people

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affected by this virus continue to rise.

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Our way of life has been affected greatly.

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It would be natural to be frustrated, maybe even fearful.

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It seems that a dark cloud 
has descended onto our world.

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That being said, we need not despair.

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Despite everything going on around us, 
we can still find reasons to have hope.

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Maybe we get hope from our extended families with whom we can communicate via electronic means.

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If, like me, you are sheltering-in-place or 
teleworking in your homes with your families,

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you can make the most of this time as 
there will be plenty of time in our careers

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when we have to be apart from our families.

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As Christians prepare to celebrate Easter 
encouraged by the hope of new life,

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and people of Jewish faith celebrate 
Passover, a celebration of deliverance,

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we can all take hope that we will 
not be in this situation forever.

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This too shall pass.

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In the meantime, let us take care of one 
another, and we will see this through.

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Peace to you all.