I've often wondered that same thing. How much longer before God puts an end to the wickedness and the reign of satan on this earth?
This is a song I wrote and have sung at church. I was lying in bed and was thinking, "Lord, how much longer till You put an end to all the wickedness? Then I thought, "That sounds like a good title for a song." I got up and had the words written in about 15-20 minutes and then recorded the music as I sang it.
How Much Longer?
As I look to the skies how I wonder,
How much longer till Jesus comes?
As I toil and I labor and serve my dear Lord,
I can't help but long to see God's Son.
Chorus:
How much longer, dear Lord,
Till You come to claim to Your Bride?
How much longer till we see Your face?
Till that day when we stand at that gate and step inside,
How much longer till evil is erased?
Oh I've tried and I've tried to live holy,
As You said in Your word we must be,
But I've failed You so much, and I'm sorry, dear Lord;
Oh please come and take us home with Thee.
Give me grace that I need to go on, Lord,
Though the wicked are all around me.
Help me keep my eyes on You as I go through this world,
Till that day when you call me home to Thee.
As I run in this race, give me strength, Lord,
So that others will see You in me.
Help me show Your light, dear Lord, to a lost, dying world.
Help me love them as You have loved me.
Soon my journey will be o'er, and I'll see You,
And I'll fall at Your feet and give praise!
I will lift my voice in song, and I'll sing of Your love,
As Your sweet name in melody I raise!