Psalm 30

Distress... stress... dismay.  This world, this nation, this town... we see it and feel it, we read it in the newspaper and hear it on the local news.  Politicians cause it as they throw barbs at one another, ignoring their own evils.  Media figures spread it under the illusion that they are helping to enlighten us.

But, there is truly nothing new under the sun.  David experienced the same dread and darkness, yet he knew the answer... and that answer has not changed....

It is the Lord Who will lift us up!
We can cry for help and know that He hears us.
We can be assured that He will lift us up from the pit.
We can praise Him and thank Him, for His goodness to us!

" His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for a lifetime." 

We weep, but He will lead us back into joy.
He is gracious.
He hears us.
He loosens our robes of sorrow and gives us gladness.

"O Lord my God, I will give thanks to Thee forever." 

Father in heaven, hallowed be Your Name.  Let Your voice be heard and Your Name praised on earth as it is in heaven.  Let Your kingdom come with power and glory.  Let Your will be done. Your good and perfect and holy will.  Forgive us Lord and turn Your anger from us that we might see Your favor.
We weep at the blindness of those who advocate immorality and murder of innocent babies.  We mourn for the lost who have rebelled against the Truth.  Hear us Lord and be gracious to us.  Come Holy Spirit to convict and convince men and women of their unrighteousness, of their sins against God.  For we ask this in the Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.