Psalm 130…“Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD. Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications!” vs. 1
We live in strange and bewildering times. On the one hand our country has been involved in an attack on Iran, the consequences of which are still to be seen. And yet, aside from an uptick in gasoline prices at the pump, it’s as though nothing has happened. We see videos and news reports of horrible things that have been occurring, yet life goes on.
Oh, some are deeply upset and frustrated that their opposition to this war is ignored. But others are supportive of the attacks, and hope that they will change the political climate of the Middle East in a positive way. Iran has long been a thorn in the side of our country. But no matter what our position none of us are at a level where we can have much influence on anyone. The best we can do is protest and hope that someone is listening.
That’s what the psalmist was doing too. We’re not sure what was happening–it could have been a political crisis. (God knows that there have been plenty of those in Israel.) But he’s crying from the depths, a place that most of us are familiar with, and he’s hoping that someone is listening. More specifically, he’s hoping that the Lord is listening! One thing he knew for sure! The Lord is full of love, and his prayers would never be in vain!
Thought for the Day: How am I praying for my country?
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