If you have watched the news lately, things seem pretty bleak. From the insanity of the shooting in Aurora, Colorado, to the drought in the south. Gas prices continue to soar. We face all kinds of difficulties these days. If you let it, the news will begin to convince you that the world is falling apart.
The sad truth is this – it is.
But the answer is not to throw up our hands and fall apart with it. As believers, we have hope. God created the earth and all that is in it. God is still in the redeeming business.
The answer is not for us simply to sit on our couches in front of our televisions and complain.
The answer is deeper and very personal. If the world around is going to change for the better, it has to start with me and with you.
The book of Joel, in the Old Testament, describes a time in the history of Israel when things were pretty dark. Joel gave these words of instruction:
Rend your heart
and not your garments.
Return to the Lord your God,
for he is gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger and abounding in love
If we are to see change, we have to turn back to God and look to God for direction and hope. This isn’t just an outward expression of repentance. It has to be very personal – a matter of the heart.
We need to turn back to God, who is gracious and full of compassion. We need to ask God to open our eyes to how we can make a difference.
We need pray, “God, we need you in this hour. We need your touch. We need your guidance. We need your strength. We need your hope. Please reclaim our culture and start with me!”
Is that your prayer today?
Clay in the Hands 
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