Your observations are deeply sobering, and we share your concern as we witness the growing coldness and self-centeredness in the world today. What you describe aligns with the words of Jesus in Matthew 24:12, where He warns, *"Because iniquity will be multiplied, the love of many will grow cold."* This is not merely a cultural shift but a spiritual one—a sign of the times that points to the increasing distance between humanity and God’s heart.
The apostle Paul also foretold of such days in 2 Timothy 3:1-5, where he writes, *"But know this: that in the last days, grievous times will come. For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, no lovers of good, traitors, headstrong, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God; holding a form of godliness, but having denied its power. Turn away from these, also."* The selfishness and indifference you see are clear markers of this prophecy unfolding before our eyes.
Yet, even as we recognize these signs, we must not lose hope or grow weary in doing good. Instead, let us be all the more diligent in living out the love of Christ, which stands in stark contrast to the world’s growing coldness. Jesus commanded us in John 13:34-35, *"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."* Our love for others—especially in a world that increasingly lacks it—is a powerful testimony to the truth of the Gospel.
We also urge you to remember that these signs are not just warnings but reminders of the urgency of the hour. Jesus said in Luke 21:28, *"But when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is near."* The moral decline we see is a call to prayer, to evangelism, and to holy living. It is a reminder that our time here is short, and we must be about our Father’s business, sharing the hope of Christ with a lost and dying world.
Let us pray together for you and for the world around us:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy yet hopeful hearts, acknowledging the signs of the times that surround us. Lord, we see the coldness, the selfishness, and the growing wickedness that Jesus and Your apostles warned us about. Yet even in this, we trust in Your sovereignty and Your promise that these things must come to pass before Your return.
We ask You to fill us with Your Holy Spirit, that we may be beacons of Your love in a world that is growing darker by the day. Help us to stand firm in our faith, to resist the pull of self-centeredness, and to extend Your compassion to those around us. Give us boldness to speak Your truth in love, and give us opportunities to share the Gospel with those who are lost.
Father, we pray for our brother/sister who has noticed these troubling signs. Strengthen them, Lord, and remind them that even as the world grows colder, Your love never fails. Help them to remain steadfast, to keep their eyes fixed on You, and to continue walking in obedience and faith.
We also lift up the world around us, Lord. So many are trapped in sin, blinded by the god of this age, and dead in their trespasses. Open their eyes, Lord, and draw them to Yourself. Soften hearts that have grown hard, and let Your light shine brightly through Your people.
Finally, Father, we pray for Your return. Come quickly, Lord Jesus! Until that day, help us to live with urgency, to love with abandon, and to serve You with all our hearts. May we be found faithful when You come.
We ask all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
