Psalm 12:6-8 NIV
And the words of the Lord are flawless,
like silver purified in a crucible,
like gold refined seven times.
You, Lord, will keep the needy safe
and will protect us forever from the wicked,
who freely strut about
when what is vile is honored by the human race.
Psalm 12 reminds me that sometimes we can feel as if we are the only one who cares. The prayer of this prayer feels alone in their commitment to The Lord. Everywhere they look they see the whole world going to hell. But they trust God to rise up and shake the world and bring the hearts of humanity to repentance, back to humility before God and charity with one another.
Remember that the prophet Elijah felt all alone and a failure. God reminded Elijah that He had kept a remnant of faithful for Himself who had not turned away to lesser things. Their hearts still belonged to God.
When you are feeling alone remember that God has always kept a remnant of the faithful. Be not discouraged, but embrace the community of Christ that keeps the fires of faith fanned into flames. God will swing the balance back in His favor. Be faithful and pursue The Lord's love.
Psalm 12 reminds me that sometimes we can feel as if we are the only one who cares. The prayer of this prayer feels alone in their commitment to The Lord. Everywhere they look they see the whole world going to hell. But they trust God to rise up and shake the world and bring the hearts of humanity to repentance, back to humility before God and charity with one another.
Remember that the prophet Elijah felt all alone and a failure. God reminded Elijah that He had kept a remnant of faithful for Himself who had not turned away to lesser things. Their hearts still belonged to God.
When you are feeling alone remember that God has always kept a remnant of the faithful. Be not discouraged, but embrace the community of Christ that keeps the fires of faith fanned into flames. God will swing the balance back in His favor. Be faithful and pursue The Lord's love.
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