Psalm 53:1-3
Fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.”
They are corrupt, they commit abominable acts;
there is no one who does good.
God looks down from heaven on humankind
to see if there are any who are wise,
who seek after God.
Everyone has turned away,
they have together become corrupt;
there is no one who does good, not even one.

Reflection:
In this Psalm David laments that those who do not believe in God are fools, and that God has judged all humanity as corrupt and unbelieving. Thoughts about God and man do not get much darker than this. When we consider the world to be filled with corruption and desperation, feelings of smallness and estrangement from God and neighbor are inevitable.

But God’s love through Jesus and the Holy Spirit is immense beyond measure – able to lift all of humanity out of the depths of despair.

Prayer:
Dear God, when I feel panic, joylessness, selfishness, or despair, remind me once again that out of your immeasurable love for us you sent Jesus to redeem our countless sins. Remind me that his loving spirit rests in me. Inspire me once again to share his love with everyone. Amen.

– Sandy Conley