Diamonds From Isaiah, chapter 1:21-26: Make Us Pure

21 

See how the faithful city has become a prostitute!

She once was full of justice;

    righteousness used to dwell in her— but now murderers!

22 

Your silver has become dross, your choice wine is diluted with water.

23 

Your rulers are rebels, partners with thieves;

they all love bribes and chase after gifts.

They do not defend the cause of the fatherless; the widow’s case does not come before them.

24 

Therefore the Lord, the Lord Almighty, the Mighty One of Israel, declares:

“Ah! I will vent my wrath on my foes

    and avenge myself on my enemies.

25 

I will turn my hand against you; I will thoroughly purge away your dross and remove all your impurities.

26 

I will restore your leaders as in days of old, your rulers as at the beginning.

Afterward you will be called the City of Righteousness, the Faithful City.”

 

Oh Lord, thank you that you want to make us pure. Our world is such a mess. Our hearts are sick with the horrors around us. Make us tender toward those in need. Create a longing in us for what is right in your eyes.