for the gracious hand of his God was on him. 10This was because Ezra had determined to study and obey the Law of the Lord and to teach those decrees and regulations to the people of Israel.
And there by the Ahava Canal, I gave orders for all of us to fast and humble ourselves before our God.
So we fasted and earnestly prayed that our God would take care of us, and he heard our prayer.
Lord God,
You are so gracious and your mercy is without conditions on my part. Lord God, may I follow your desires without compromise and bring you glory thru my actions and thoughts. I am regretful of my past sin and current struggles with you and pray for a release from my burden inflicted by my poor decisions. Purify me in your grace and may I only burn for your desires.
In Jesus name,
Amen