How long, O Lord, must I call for help? But you do not listen! “Violence is everywhere!” I cry, but you do not come to save.3Must I forever see these evil deeds? Why must I watch all this misery? Wherever I look, I see destruction and violence. I am surrounded by people who love to argue and fight.4The law has become paralyzed, and there is no justice in the courts. The wicked far outnumber the righteous, so that justice has become perverted.

“Look around at the nations; look and be amazed!1:5 Greek version reads Look, you mockers; / look and be amazed and die. Compare Acts 13:41.For I am doing something in your own day, something you wouldn’t believe even if someone told you about it.

Gather together—yes, gather together, you shameless nation.2Gather before judgment begins, before your time to repent is blown away like chaff. Act now, before the fierce fury of the Lord falls and the terrible day of the Lord’s anger begins.3Seek the Lord, all who are humble, and follow his commands. Seek to do what is right and to live humbly. Perhaps even yet the Lord will protect you—protect you from his anger on that day of destruction.

Lord God my Father,

I am broken and weak, I am nothing on my own. Lord God, fill me with your strength and purpose, inspire me to carry you in all areas of my life.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen