Pirates and Petitions

I wanted them to apologize
And make it right.
That was vindication
In my childlike sight.
But You vindicated me to me,
Even if their eyes will never open.
I am reminded that people
Aren’t vessels to put hope in.

They trampled me in drunken pride;
Sow humility.
Where their ends justified their means;
Sow futility.
They exalt themselves
Against Your ways,
They watched in secret, in cold souls,
Day after day after day

And never even offered a gentle hand.
They let me die all alone on cold stones.
These are crimes against Your ways.
They behave like they believe they own
Their own corner of the universe.
Like they’re big deals, the big to-do;
Heartlessly ignoring spiritual truths:
You vindicated me; Vindicate You.

Break the arrogance.
Humble the proud.
Remind Babel that what builds up,
Tumbles down.
Show them what You can do,
Show them You are there,
And when it comes to Your people,
You care.

They love the false image of themselves
They’ve forged with the gold
You blessed them with:
Wondrous God of Old

Vindicate Yourself against them.
Show Yourself in power.
Rattle the bones on their flags.