A Psalm 53 Prayer

"Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.”

They are corrupt, and their actions are evil; not one of them does good!

God looks down from heaven on the entire human race;

he looks to see if anyone is truly wise, if anyone seeks God.

But no, all have turned away; all have become corrupt.No one does good, not a single one!

Will those who do evil never learn? They eat up my people like bread

and wouldn’t think of praying to God. Terror will grip them,

terror like they have never known before. God will scatter the bones of your enemies.

You will put them to shame, for God has rejected them.

Who will come from Mount Zion to rescue Israel? When God restores his people,

Jacob will shout with joy, and Israel will rejoice."

Psalm‬ 53 NLT

Father God, only fools full of corruption and evil say you don't exist. A simple look at your creation is evidence enough of how real and alive You are! God, you look down from heaven on us looking to see if anyone is truly wise, for the wise seek you. But it seems like there is no one. All have become corrupt, have become their own god and aren't doing good--Your good. Will we never learn?

The evil eat up your people like bread and wouldn't think of praying to You. Terror will grip them. Your power will overcome them and will scatter their bones. You will put to shame those who don't seek you, for your word says if they reject you, you will reject them. Evil may seem prevalent, but you, God, will come to rescue your people. You will will restore us, and we will shout with joy. All of us will rejoice.

Thank you for your promises, God. Thank you for sending warnings to make us aware of how real you are. Your compassion is great. Your love is everlasting. Amen.