Psalm 79

A psalm of Asaph

O God, the nations have come into Your inheritance;
Your holy temple they have defiled;
They have laid Jerusalem in heaps.

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This psalm is by Asaph, whom we see many psalms written by (50 and 73-83).   "Asaph was appointed by the Levites to serve as a temple musician—“to sing joyful songs, accompanied by musical instruments”(1 Chronicles 15:16-17). In 1 Chronicles 16:5 we learn that Asaph served as the chief of the musicians, or the minister of music, during King David’s reign. The twelve psalms he wrote reveal that Asaph was a godly man—one who served God faithfully, abhorred injustice, and encouraged others to keep their eyes fixed on the steadfast love of the LORD.  Asaph affirmed God’s sovereignty, goodness, and power. He also spoke honestly about his own confusion and frustration during difficult times" (digdeeperdevotions.com). Each time Asaph struggled we see him each time return to the truth and promises of God in the midst of chaos. 
This psalm starts off as a complaint as he sees Jerusalem invaded and nothing but a heap of ruins is such as Jeremiah might have written when he sees the destruction of the beloved city.  Asaph is a patriotic poet and speaks of times of invasion, oppression, and national overthrow in the beginning of this psalm and continues with prayer and ends with God's promise.
How can you show patriotism for your country right now?  How can you show patriotism for God's Kingdom of whom we are really citizens of?