Psalm 74

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We are given no signs from God;
    no prophets are left,
    and none of us knows how long this will be.
¹⁰ How long will the enemy mock you, God?
    Will the foe revile your name forever?
¹¹ Why do you hold back your hand, your right hand?
    Take it from the folds of your garment and destroy them!

¹² But God is my King from long ago;
    he brings salvation on the earth.

How long will this tribulation last? It’s a question we’re asking right now. When will normal be? I don’t know. But in this weirdness we’re learning new things. We’re learning how evil and divided and divisive we are. We’re learning how to deal when we think the enemy is us, when the enemy is still us. We’re looking for signs of hope. Many myself included have started to have panic attacks and are dealing with depression. But at least in Oregon-we’re healthy for now. There seem to be signs that the spread of covid is slowing. The weather is great. VBS is coming along. I had a great day with my dad- wasted some of it discussing politics- things we never really did before and I never really cared.

Politics have never been the answer. More violence is rarely the answer. Escalation is not an answer. How do we de-escalate? How do we move conversation from debate to the things of God?

Prayer has to be part of that discussion. Prayer with those we disagree and prayer for the ongoing divide amongst us. God come. Bring us your peace on this Sabbath day. Bring salvation to us. Save this nation. Help us to repent. We have much to repent for. For assuming the worst in our leaders. For assuming the worst of those on the opposite political aisle. Help us to sit down and have a pancake and see how we might learn from one another to make America a more peaceful more united place that looks to you and looks to love rather than trying to cancel each other out for a different viewpoint.

Help us to seek peace, love, and Jesus before fighting to be right. Bring your salvation upon us all. Make us more like you and your love.