Psalm 74

There are no signs for us to see.
There is no longer a prophet .
And none of us knows how long
this will last.

There are times, and right now 2025 seems like one of those times, when the enemies of God, those who trample righteousness, faith, hope, and joy – well, they seem to have the upper hand.

Lord, many days, it is hard to see your hand at work in the world. The greedy and immoral profit at the expense of the poor and needy. Even your name is abused by the powerful and the resistors alike.

Few people proclaim the gospel. Fewer still seek you, worship you, desire your will to be done.

And none of us knows how long this will last.

In John 6:29-40: Lord, you call on me to believe. I will strive to focus my attention, affections, and my efforts on you. You, Lord, are THE ANSWER.

The Great King.

Almighty eternal ruler.

Rule in my heart, Lord.

Amen

(Closer still)