Times of Trouble

Why, O Lord, do you stand far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?

O God, let your face shine so we can stand this time of deception, lies, and oppression. We lift our hands to the sky and call for justice for those suffering and grieving. For the needy, our children, and families caught in all this. Strengthen our minds to become wiser in our stand for justice. Do not forsake us because our nation has rejected You. Stir our leaders, officials, and the people of our land to have our hearts for God’s wiGod’sd leave all aspects of social and mental indoctrination that are harmful to our minds, body and souls. You’re aYou’reeous God; you see all we do, be at the helm of our life.

Faithless and Arrogante Hearts

“””2 In “rrogance, the wicked hotly pursue the poor; let them be caught in their devised schemes. 3 For the wicked boasts of the desires of his soul, and the one greedy for gain curses and renounces the Lord. 4 In the pride of his face, the wicked does not seek him; all his thoughts are,”“Ther” “is no God”” 5 H”” ways prosper at all times; your judgments are on a high, out of his sight; as for all his foes, he puffs at them. 6 He says in his heart,”“I sh” “l not be moved; throughout all generations, I shall not meet adversity”” 7 H”” mouth is filled with cursing, deceit, and oppression; under his tongue are mischief and iniquity. 8 He sits in ambush in the villages; in hiding places, he murders the innocent. His eyes stealthily watch for the helpless; 9 he lurks in ambush like a lion in his thicket; he lurks that he may seize the poor; he seizes the poor when he draws him into his net. 10 The helpless are crushed, sink down,
and fall by his might. 11 He says in his heart,”“God ” “s forgotten, he has hidden his face, he will never see it.””2 In”” rrarrogancehe wicked hotly pursue the poor; let them be caught in their devised schemes. 3 For the wicked boasts of the desires of his soul, and the one greedy for gain curses and renounces the Lord. 4 In the pride of his face, the wicked does not seek him; all his thoughts are, “There”is no God.” 5 Hi” ways prosper at all times; your judgments are on a high, out of his sight; as for all his foes, he puffs at them. 6 He says in his heart, “I shall not be moved; throughout all generations, I shall not meet adversity”” 7 His mouth is filled with cursing, deceit, and oppression; under his tongue are mischief and iniquity. 8 He sits in ambush in the villages; in hiding places, he murders the innocent. His eyes stealthily watch for the helpless; 9 he lurks in ambush like a lion in his thicket; he lurks that he may seize the poor; he seizes the poor when he draws him into his net. 10 The helpless are crushed, sink down,
and fall by his might. 11 He says in his heart,”“God has forgotten, he has hidden his face, he will never see it.”””2 In arrogance, the wicked hotly pursue the poor; let them be caught in their devised schemes. 3 For the wicked boasts of the desires of his soul, and the one greedy for gain curses and renounces the Lord. 4 In the pride of his face, the wicked does not seek him; all his thoughts are,”“There is no God”” 5 His ways prosper at all times; your judgments are on a high, out of his sight; as for all his foes, he puffs at them. 6 He says in his heart,”“I shall not be moved; throughout all generations, I shall not meet adversity”” 7 His mouth is filled with cursing, deceit, and oppression; under his tongue are mischief and iniquity. 8 He sits in ambush in the villages; in hiding places, he murders the innocent. His eyes stealthily watch for the helpless; 9 he lurks in ambush like a lion in his thicket; he lurks that he may seize the poor; he seizes the poor when he draws him into his net. 10 The helpless are crushed, sink down,
and fall by his might. 11 He says in his heart,”“God has forgotten, he has hidden his face, he will never see it.””2 In arrogance, the wicked hotly pursue the poor; let them be caught in their devised schemes. 3 For the wicked boasts of the desires of his soul, and the one greedy for gain curses and renounces the Lord. 4 In the pride of his face, the wicked does not seek him; all his thoughts are, “There is no God.” 5 His ways prosper at all times; your judgments are on a high, out of his sight; as for all his foes, he puffs at them. 6 He says in his heart, “I shall not be moved; throughout all generations, I shall not meet adversity.” 7 His mouth is filled with cursing, deceit, and oppression; under his tongue are mischief and iniquity. 8 He sits in ambush in the villages; in hiding places, he murders the innocent. His eyes stealthily watch for the helpless; 9 he lurks in ambush like a lion in his thicket; he lurks that he may seize the poor; he seizes the poor when he draws him into his net. 10 The helpless are crushed, sink down,
and fall by his might. 11 He says in his heart, “God has forgotten, he has hidden his face, he will never see it.””””2 In arrogance, the wicked hotly pursue the poor; let them be caught in their devised schemes. 3 For the wicked boasts of the desires of his soul, and the one greedy for gain curses and renounces the Lord. 4 In the pride of his face, the wicked does not seek him; all his thoughts are,”“There is no God”” 5 His ways prosper at all times; your judgments are on a high, out of his sight; as for all his foes, he puffs at them. 6 He says in his heart,”“I shall not be moved; throughout all generations, I shall not meet adversity”” 7 His mouth is filled with cursing, deceit, and oppression; under his tongue are mischief and iniquity. 8 He sits in ambush in the villages; in hiding places, he murders the innocent. His eyes stealthily watch for the helpless; 9 he lurks in ambush like a lion in his thicket; he lurks that he may seize the poor; he seizes the poor when he draws him into his net. 10 The helpless are crushed, sink down,
and fall by his might. 11 He says in his heart,”“God has forgotten, he has hidden his face, he will never see it.””2 In arrogance, the wicked hotly pursue the poor; let them be caught in their devised schemes. 3 For the wicked boasts of the desires of his soul, and the one greedy for gain curses and renounces the Lord. 4 In the pride of his face, the wicked does not seek him; all his thoughts are, “There is n o God.” 5 His ways prosper at all times; your judgments are on a high, out of his sight; as for all his foes, he puffs at them. 6 He says in his heart, “I shall not be moved; throughout all generations, I shall not meet adversity”” 7 His mouth is filled with cursing, deceit, and oppression; under his tongue are mischief and iniquity. 8 He sits in ambush in the villages; in hiding places, he murders the innocent. His eyes stealthily watch for the helpless; 9 he lurks in ambush like a lion in his thicket; he lurks that he may seize the poor; he seizes the poor when he draws him into his net. 10 The helpless are crushed, sink down,
and fall by his might. 11 He says in his heart,”“God has forgotten, he has hidden his face, he will never see it.”””2 In arrogance, the wicked hotly pursue the poor; let them be caught in their devised schemes. 3 For the wicked boasts of the desires of his soul, and the one greedy for gain curses and renounces the Lord. 4 In the pride of his face, the wicked does not seek him; all his thoughts are,”“There is no God”” 5 His ways prosper at all times; your judgments are on a high, out of his sight; as for all his foes, he puffs at them. 6 He says in his heart,”“I shall not be moved; throughout all generations, I shall not meet adversity”” 7 His mouth is filled with cursing, deceit, and oppression; under his tongue are mischief and iniquity. 8 He sits in ambush in the villages; in hiding places, he murders the innocent. His eyes stealthily watch for the helpless; 9 he lurks in ambush like a lion in his thicket; he lurks that he may seize the poor; he seizes the poor when he draws him into his net. 10 The helpless are crushed, sink down,
and fall by his might. 11 He says in his heart,”“God has forgotten, he has hidden his face, he will never see it.””2 In arrogance, the wicked hotly pursue the poor; let them be caught in their devised schemes. 3 For the wicked boasts of the desires of his soul, and the one greedy for gain curses and renounces the Lord. 4 In the pride of his face, the wicked does not seek him; all his thoughts are, “There is no God.” 5 His ways prosper at all times; your judgments are on a high, out of his sight; as for all his foes, he puffs at them. 6 He says in his heart, “I shall not be moved; throughout all generations, I shall not meet adversity.” 7 His mouth is filled with cursing, deceit, and oppression; under his tongue are mischief and iniquity. 8 He sits in ambush in the villages; in hiding places, he murders the innocent. His eyes stealthily watch for the helpless; 9 he lurks in ambush like a lion in his thicket; he lurks that he may seize the poor; he seizes the poor when he draws him into his net. 10 The helpless are crushed, sink down,
and fall by his might. 11 He says in his heart, “God has forgotten, he has hidden his face, he will never see it.”

The faithless are caught in their own lies and evil, desiring to be filled with power. He sits in an ambush, hoping to set himself higher than God. But I know that God has already won! There is nothing under the sun that will be hidden. All will bow down their knees to God.

O Jesus, You saved our souls from becoming deceitful, arrogant, and liars. To have a sharp tongue that hurts others. In Your mercy, we live to do God’s will, not ours. You’ve not forgotten your people; we see the trouble ahead of us as overbearing and overwhelming. Whatever the future brings us, give us the strength to endure it with grace and faith.

God Remembers

“”12 Arise, O Lord; O God, lift up your hand; forget not the afflicted. 13 Why does the wicked renounce God
and say in his heart” ““You will not call to account””? 14 But you do see, for you note mischief and vexation,
that you may take it into your hands; to you, the helpless commits himself; you have been the helper of the fatherless. 15 Break the arm of the wicked and evildoer; call his wickedness to account till you find none” “12 Arise, O Lord; O God, lift up your hand; forget not the afflicted. 13 Why does the wicked renounce God
and say in his heart,”“You will not call to account”? 14 But you do see, for you note mischief and vexation,
that you may take it into your hands; to you, the helpless commits himself; you have been the helper of the fatherless. 15 Break the arm of the wicked and evildoer; call his wickedness to account till you find none.””12 Arise, O Lord; O God, lift up your hand; forget not the afflicted. 13 Why does the wicked renounce God
and say in his heart,”“You will not call to account”? 14 But you do see, for you note mischief and vexation,
that you may take it into your hands; to you, the helpless commits himself; you have been the helper of the fatherless. 15 Break the arm of the wicked and evildoer; call his wickedness to account till you find none.”12 Arise, O Lord; O God, lift up your hand; forget not the afflicted. 13 Why does the wicked renounce God
and say in his heart, “You will not call to account”? 14 But you do see, for you note mischief and vexation,
that you may take it into your hands; to you, the helpless commits himself; you have been the helper of the fatherless. 15 Break the arm of the wicked and evildoer; call his wickedness to account till you find none.

O God, arise and see the injustice proclaimed in our lands and nations of the world watched according to this injustice. You, O Lord, will bring the final justice to all people. Returning as a King with all power and authority. I’ll take refuge in Your fortress until your return. I pray for the widows, fatherless, poor, and needy Watch over them, for there are none who care for them.

King Forever

16 The Lord is king forever and ever; the nations perish from his land. 17 O Lord, you hear the desire of the afflicted; you will strengthen their heart; you will incline your ear 18 to do justice to the fatherless and the oppressed, so that man of the earth may strike terror no more.

The Lord is King forever! My soul rejoices at the reassurance of this claim upon the throne. He sat in heaven and laughed at those plotting to destroy HIm, for He had already won. You’ll give justice to the fatherless and oppressed and our children who have been indoctrinated emotionally and socially. Strike terror on how who opposed You. O my God, My Savior, Come soon!

Resources

• Bible Hub: https://biblehub.com/esv/psalms/10.htm