“The world is a mess.”
Yes.
“We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.” —1 John 5:19
“The people in this world are sinful and awful.”
Yes.
“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!” —Isaiah 5:20
“Even many Christians seem to be on the wrong track.”
Yes.
“And he said, “See that you are not led astray. For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!’ and, ‘The time is at hand!’ Do not go after them.”—Luke 21:8
“Nothing seems to be as it was just a few months ago.”
Yes.
“The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.” —Isaiah 40:8
“Everywhere you turn, there is more bad news.”
Yes.
“This is an evil in all that is done under the sun, that the same event happens to all. Also, the hearts of the children of man are full of evil, and madness is in their hearts while they live, and after that they go to the dead.” —Ecclesiastes 9:3
“It’s hopeless.”
No.
“The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil.” —Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
“Come, Lord Jesus.”
Yes.
“For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay.” —Habbakuk 2:3