Psalms that Speak to Today

Psalm 11
"I trust in the LORD for protection. So why do you say to me, "Fly like a bird to the mountains for safety! The wicked are stringing their bows and fitting their arrows on the bowstrings. They shoot from the shadows at those whose hearts are right. The foundations of law and order have collapsed. What can the righteous do?" (When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?" "When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?" But the LORD is in his holy Temple; the LORD still rules from heaven. He watches everyone closely, examining every person on earth.  The LORD examines both the righteous and the wicked. He hates those who love violence...For the righteous LORD loves justice. The virtuous will see his face."
Psalm 12
"Help, O LORD, for the godly are fast disappearing! The faithful have vanished from the earth!  Neighbors lie to each other, speaking with flattering lips and deceitful hearts...They say, "We will lie to our hearts' content. Our lips are our own—who can stop us?"  The LORD replies, "I have seen violence done to the helpless, and I have heard the groans of the poor. Now I will rise up to rescue them, as they have longed for me to do." The LORD's promises are pure, like silver refined in a furnace, purified seven times over.  Therefore, LORD, we know you will protect the oppressed, preserving them forever from this lying generation, even though the wicked strut about, and evil is praised throughout the land."
Psalm 14
"Only fools say in their hearts, "There is no God." They are corrupt, and their actions are evil; not one of them does good! The LORD looks down from heaven on the entire human race; he looks to see if anyone is truly wise, if anyone seeks God. But no, all have turned away; all have become corrupt (or useless).  No one does good, not a single one! Will those who do evil never learn? They eat up my people like bread and wouldn't think of praying to the LORD. Terror will grip them, for God is with those who obey him. The wicked frustrate the plans of the oppressed, but the LORD will protect his people. Who will come from Mount Zion to rescue Israel? When the LORD restores his people, Jacob will shout with joy, and Israel will rejoice.

Dearest Savior,

    I believe You are doing a work in our country to revive it.  The biblical foundations our country was founded on are being eroded in the ballot boxes, in the courts, and in homes across the land.  Righteousness is seen as intolerant, exclusive, delusional, and even hateful.  The wicked will see their justice.  Our best defense is to fulfill the Great Commission!

   Just this week terrorists within our own country for reasons unknown set off explosions at the Boston Marathon killing two and maiming many others.  This morning an MIT University policeman was shot and killed and explosives were found.  In the news there is a report that men were caught making toy car bombs.  A huge explosion in a fertilizer plant killed many and injured hundreds of others.

      At times like this people ask, "Where is God?"  "How can a loving God let things like this happen?"  However, in the same state of Massachusetts last November they voted to legalize same sex marriage.  The country is trying to decide whether to legalize marijuana in all 50 states...for medicinal purposes.  There is even some who are trying to get illegal drugs and prostitution legalized.

      Across the globe there is unrest, persecution of believers, misuse and abuse of humans by other humans, wars and rumors of wars.  Lord, I find it very sad that You have to allow things like this...things like You had to allow to happen to Israel... to bring people back to You.  What happened after 911?  The churches were full, people were mindful to help their neighbors and families as well as strangers.  There were earnest prayer meetings seeking Your face...for a while.  Then, when it seemed that the danger had passed, we forgot You again.  After the Marathon bombing, there has been an outpouring of kindness, prayers, and help for the victims and their families and an upsurge of patriotism.

      Lord, I believe that You are delaying Your return only to allow many more to come to You for salvation.  You are being gracious and patient.  "All have sinned and come short of the glory of the Lord" Romans 3:23 NIV.  "No one does good, not a single one!"  It is easy to look at the evil done by others and puff ourselves up if we see ourselves as righteous in our own strength.  That is called "self-righteousness".  We look at the actions of others and say, "I would never do such a thing!"  However; Lord, You know that, "The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?" Jeremiah 17:9
In Psalm 12:7b-8 in the NIV it says, "the wicked,who freely strut about when what is vile is honored by the human race."

      Lord, You are our ONLY hope!  You know the heart of man and that the "wages of sin is death" Romans 6:23.  But You love us so much that You paid the wages FOR ALL OF US,  even the terrorists, rapists, child molesters, thieves, and murderers.  However; ONLY by trusting in that selfless act of grace and mercy and acknowledging You and You alone as our Savior and Lord can we be saved. You change the hearts of men and make them a new creation.  You do a "heart transplant"!  The only good we do after that is because of You...not us.  We can never boast because our salvation is an undeserved gift paid for by Your precious blood shed for us on that tree over 2000 years ago.  However; "The fool  says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good." Psalm 14:1
    We say we love You and then malign another "Family" member, curse, fill our minds with the filth of the world, hate our brothers, sow discord among the brethren, lie, and are still arrogant and selfish, filled with envy, greed, and a disrespect for the authorities You have placed over us.  The things we want to do, we do not, and the things we do not want to do, that is what we do.  Please, Lord, come back and deliver us from this body of living death!  Restore good order in our land, forgive our sins, and heal us, Lord.
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