Follow

His God instructs him and teaches him the right way.

but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me

When they see among them their children, the work of my hands, they will keep my name holy;

Those who are wayward in spirit will gain understanding; those who complain will accept instruction.”

Lord God my Father,

Instruct me and cause me to be obedient, turn my heart to only know you. Your glory is all around me and humbles me. Direct me to your path and keep me from straying off it.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Unconditional…

But the more they were called, the more they went away from me. They sacrificed to the Baals and they burned incense to images.

My people are determined to turn from me. Even though they call me God Most High, I will by no means exalt them.

When I fed them, they were satisfied; when they were satisfied, they became proud; then they forgot me.

Lord God my Father,

Help me to not turn from you and follow you without my opinion getting in the way. I am a stubborn sinner desperately wanting to live by your plan which is so much more delightful than anything I could imagine. Keep me from getting proud as your Peace grows in me and make me a seeker of you in all situations I experience.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Peaceful

I will show my love to the one I called ‘Not my loved one.’ I will say to those called ‘Not my people,’ ‘You are my people’; and they will say, ‘You are my God.’ ”

Let us acknowledge the Lord; let us press on to acknowledge him. As surely as the sun rises, he will appear;

Lord God my Father,

Show me the way to your heart so I may replace mine. Bring your stillness to my thoughts so I may hear you and follow your way. You are the only way I can experience life as it is meant to be. Thank you for never leaving myside, help me to believe this Truth.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Confidence

‘The Lord will surely deliver us; this city will not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria.’

How then can the Lord deliver Jerusalem from my hand?”

Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced at what God had brought about for his people, because it was done so quickly.

Lord God my Father,

You are my protector and deliverer, keep me safe from the deceiver and give me focus to follow you plan. To you all glory of all I do.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Restored

‘And the Lord was with him; he was successful in whatever he undertook. He rebelled against the king of Assyria and did not serve him. ‘

So the service of the temple of the Lord was reestablished. 36Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced at what God had brought about for his people, because it was done so quickly.

Lord God my Father,

Be with me and make me more successful than my dreams with your guidance and focus. Protect my thoughts and keep me on your track. Help me to restore your place in my life to your design.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Never Alone

From the ends of the earth we hear singing: “Glory to the Righteous One.”

The earth reels like a drunkard, it sways like a hut in the wind; so heavy upon it is the guilt of its rebellion that it falls—never to rise again.

Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago.

He humbles those who dwell on high,

Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your laws, we wait for you; your name and renown are the desire of our hearts.

Lord God my Father,

You are the Glory of all things, help me to worship you in all my struggles and not rebel against your plan. I want to embrace you in all times good and bad, you restore me to wholeness. I want to have your presence constantly in my thoughts and engage the day with your presence.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

In His plan

When they cry out to the Lord because of their oppressors, he will send them a savior and defender, and he will rescue them. 

you did not look to the One who made it, or have regard for the One who planned it long ago.

Lord God my Father,

Open my eyes early and help me to see the attack of your enemy before it gains hold. Use me to expose the darkness and shine your light to restore your plan. Help me to keep my focus on you and not on the darkness ever prowling.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

His reflection

You said in your heart, “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God;

Although the peoples roar like the roar of surging waters, when he rebukes them they flee far away, driven before the wind like chaff on the hills, like tumbleweed before a gale.

Lord God my Father,

Keep me from growing prideful as you give me the strength I carry. Everything good in me comes from you. Allow your quiet, powerful voice to rest on me and show me how to only reflect you in my intentions.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

One heart

They worshiped idols, though the Lord had said, “You shall not do this.”

But they would not listen and were as stiff-necked as their ancestors, who did not trust in the Lord their God. 

He has sent lions among them, which are killing them off, because the people do not know what he requires.”

 Do not worship other gods. 38Do not forget the covenant I have made with you, and do not worship other gods. 39Rather, worship the Lord your God; it is he who will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies.”

Lord God my Father,

Make my heart crave only you. Show me where I put anything above you in my heart, help me to truly listen to you. Expose the evil in me so it may be taken and I may be restored to your design. Cause your covenant to be the most important thing in my life.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Light

I will take vengeance in anger and wrath on the nations that have not obeyed me.”

Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.

Lord God my Father,

Bring America under your authority, help us to restore it to your original design and honor you first. You are the light we all need.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen