Day 254 Bible Reading: Isaiah 8-9, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Psalm 55 and Proverbs 23:4-5 
Whether in the psalmist David's time or our own, Satan hates a city of peace and safety. He wants cities where chaos, division, anger, and confusion undermine society's very foundation. He's the Father of lies and destruction. Fortunately, as David notes in verse 22, we can cast our cares and concerns on the Lord; He sustains us and will never let the righteous fall. Peter taught in 1 Peter5:7 "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." He cares about our city and nation.
"Ruin is in its midst; oppression and fraud do not depart from its marketplace." - Psalm 55:11 (ESV)
"Too often, dear Lord, I see the drama around me and forget you are God. I watch politicians threatening, citizens fighting, and many people' coloring' the truth to their advantage. Instead of trusting you, I just feel frustrated and helpless. Forgive me. Like the psalmist, may I see your strong hand in maintaining justice and showing love for our city? In Jesus' name, Amen."
