“Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you. 8And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you.
They did not ask, ‘Where is the Lord
who brought us safely out of Egypt
and led us through the barren wilderness—
“Israel is like a thief
who feels shame only when he gets caught.
she thought nothing of committing adultery by worshiping idols made of wood and stone.
I will not be angry with you forever.
13Only acknowledge your guilt.
Admit that you rebelled against the Lord your God
and committed adultery against him
by worshiping idols under every green tree.
Confess that you refused to listen to my voice.
I, the Lord, have spoken!
“My wayward children,” says the Lord,
“come back to me, and I will heal your wayward hearts.”
Lord God,
Give me your courage and deliver me from the past where I was weak. Purify my heart so I may live in this moment with you in charge where fear cannot hide in me. Remove the distractions that catch my attention and steer me off your path. Forgive and allow me to forgive my past. Make me pure in your light. I admit I am a sinner prone to things of this world, I wish to be with you now. My way is stupid, make me wise and courageous. Reveal and remove my idols so you are my only God. I wish to only honor you.
In Jesus name,
Amen