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We are continuing our series of reflections on the Psalms. Each day we will upload a new reflection to the website. We hope and pray that you will find them helpful and that they bring hope during this season. Click on these buttons to read the text of the psalm or listen to a recording of it. You can also listen to the reflection using the audio player below. Read Psalm 74:1-11  Listen to Psalm 74:1-11 Asaph begins the first and last verses of this section with the question “why?" In really difficult times it's almost a natural question to ask. Perhaps some of us have been asking that question over these last weeks. Asaph looks at the destruction their enemies have done: the beautiful carvings destroyed indeed the whole sanctuary ruined. As in some countries today places where God's people worship are destroyed by those who want to destroy evidence of faith in Jesus Christ. Asaph can see no proof of God's presence and has not heard any prophets speaking God's word. He wonders why God doesn't stop their enemies mocking Jehovah. How long will it be before God raises his hand and destroys his and Israel's enemies. At times in life we wonder why God doesn't intervene in individual or community situations when they are going remarkably wrong. The psalmist seems to know their troubles will one day come to an end. He would like to know when. So asks (verse 10) how long will it be before God steps in – will He allow His Name to be brought into disrepute for ever? “Please Lord", he says move and destroy those who want to bring more conflict and trouble and hurt us. He obviously has not lost faith in God's ability to move to rescue His people so continues to call on God. Asaph isn't going to give up. Father God, why?