Spring has come, nature bursts out in joy. But people panic and die.
Lord, what are you saying to us?
Are you judging the world?
Judging us for exploiting natural resources, resulting in pollution and climate disruption? Judging us for the religious and idealistic conflicts causing so much suffering, mass migrations and huge refugee problems? Judging us over political and economic injustice, whereby the rich and powerful oppress the poor? Judging us for religious pluralism and atheism? Judging us for the arrogance and careless hedonism of ‘enlightened’ westerners?
What do you want us to do?
We pray for deliverance and healing but don’t see our prayers answered. Our hands are tied by government regulations. We don’t even have a credible message of hope, because we experience the same difficulties and worries as everyone else. What benefit would others see in turning to you?
Lord, what are you saying to us?