I do not believe that we can take scripture out of its context. The bible describes a way of life, and if we try to remove it from its context, we risk losing its meaning. For example, if I am a carpenter and I decide that I do not need a foundation for my building, it may look wonderful at first, but eventually the first big wind will come and my work will come crashing down. This is the way the bible is written – it is one building block upon another. The prophet was pronouncing judgement upon the nation of Israel, not upon God's elect.I would never use the word "destroy" in the context of a Christian because it means that evil has triumphed over good. To be destroyed is to be cursed in the biblical context, and there is never a time when we should suffer to the point of hopelessness. The bad things we suffer only motivate us to rise up to God's anger over our personal anger. In rising up to God's anger, we push our anger down. That scar that we have from the emotional abuse or the spiritual sorrow becomes a universal desire for God to pronounce cursing or blessing as soon as possible.There may be forces at work that are beyond our ability to control or understand, but that doesn't mean that God isn't listening to us. As he says to the rich, "do not abuse the poor or when they call out, I will judge you." There is never a time when we will be abandoned or left without hope. We may need to wait until the judgement day, but we will be repaid. I know there are things that I have prayed about for years before they are answered. The constant petitioning is like building muscle. I can honestly say there was only one time in my life when I suffered and felt beyond hope.I have found that in all of my other trials, I have been very close to God and have received wisdom beyond my wildest dreams. I have never had a bad experience that I have not used for my benefit in learning how to judge before I do it in the judgement. I find that the worse abuse gains us the most benefits in God's eyes. To be destroyed is to be without hope. I never wish any of my brothers to perish. I do not want any man to perish but sometimes it is better for my personal condition to overcome anger through God's judgements.I find that, compared to my own imagination, God is always better; but, compared to my worst sorrow, God is much worse. When I pray, I want to be allowed the future success of Christianity, and for God to destroy destructive behavior. So I demand absolute judgement in order to see the uncommon unity of Christians. I never want to use words out of the biblical context.