Restore us, O LORD God of hosts; *
show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved.

Psalm 80 repeats and then ends with the above refrain. In the Psalm we see a crying out for God, a desperate appeal, a litany of challenges and difficulties. Unlike many Psalms it does not turn eventually to thanks and praise for God’s response. Instead, there is this repeated phrase, asking God to restore us, to show us the light, and claiming against all adversity that God can and will save God’s people.

In this troubled and difficult life, in a world torn apart by violence, war, and hatred, in a time where millions are refugees, millions go hungry, thousands are killed every day, many many many of whom are completely innocent yet suffer anyway, sometimes all we can do is the same, just pray for God’s light, God’s salvation. We pray. And repeat. And pray. And wait.

Restore us, O Lord God of hosts.

St. Paul’s Cycle of Prayer – Monday – Children, youth, and family ministries of St. Paul’s and those who teach and work with our youth. Our music program and choirs.

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