“耶和华啊，这到几时呢？你要动怒到永远吗？ … 拯救我的神啊，求你因你的名的荣耀帮助我们。”- 诗 79:5, 9

? Lament

"How long, LORD? Will you be angry forever?... Help us, God our Savior, for the glory of your name. . . ." — Psalm 79:5, 9

? Devotion

Jesus taught us to pray, "Your kingdom come" (Luke 11:2), and this reminds us that the world we live in needs the refreshing goodness and wholeness of God's kingdom. As we recognize that the world is profoundly broken, we know that its ultimate healing will occur only when the fullness of God's kingdom has finally come.

Today, millions of people recall the terrorist attacks that took place in the United States 17 years ago. The events of 9/11 and all other examples of violence, injustice, and suffering bring us to lament. In desperation we cry out, "How long, LORD?" We implore God to do something, to punish evildoers and to defend all who suffer as innocent victims.

We also go a step further in our lament. We remind God of the promises he has made, and we dare to call him to account to keep those promises, in line with his character. We cry out to the God who is all powerful and who in divine humility permits us to speak with such boldness in prayer.

That's what we do when we pray, "Your kingdom come."

If you are hurting, or if the brokenness of the world has moved you to lament, take heart. Prayers of lament are also prayers of hope as we anticipate the completion of God's kingdom promises. Our prayers play an important role in the coming of his kingdom!

? Prayer

Lord, the pain of life in this broken world leads us to cry out to you for help. Lord, heal our hurts. Lord, bring your kingdom. Lord, be our peace. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

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