And to those who stubbornly follow their own desires,
they say, ‘No harm will come your way!’

“Therefore,” says the Lord, “I am against these prophets who steal messages from each other and claim they are from me. 31I am against these smooth-tongued prophets who say, ‘This prophecy is from the Lord!’

Lord God my Father,
Soften my stubborn, selfish way and mold me into your child, your desire for me. Give me power and discernment to pursue your truth in this world filled with lies. Allow your truth to rest in me.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

If I announce that a certain nation or kingdom is to be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed, 8but then that nation renounces its evil ways, I will not destroy it as I had planned. 9And if I announce that I will plant and build up a certain nation or kingdom, 10but then that nation turns to evil and refuses to obey me, I will not bless it as I said I would.

He gave justice and help to the poor and needy,
and everything went well for him.
Isn’t that what it means to know me?”
says the Lord.

Lord God my Father,
You are in control, you are in charge, why do I struggle with you. Lord help me to only follow you, bless my thoughts and actions so I may bring you glory. May I bless those around me with your truth, open the hearts of your people.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

No, you are the one, O Lord our God!
Only you can do such things.
So we will wait for you to help us.

But I, the Lord, search all hearts
and examine secret motives.
I give all people their due rewards,
according to what their actions deserve.

Lord God my Father,
I give my thoughts and actions to you this day, I pray your will be done and your glory shine. So often I worship you but rely on my way to live, may I turn over all to you this day. Watch me and direct me in my thoughts, keep me in your will. On my own I always fail, make this day ridiculous for your glory.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

O Lord of Heaven’s Armies,
you make righteous judgments,
and you examine the deepest thoughts and secrets.
Let me see your vengeance against them,
for I have committed my cause to you.

Lord God,
Examine me and remove the thoughts that separate me from you.

In Jesus name,
Amen

Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
do not depend on your own understanding.
6Seek his will in all you do,
and he will show you which path to take.

My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment.
Hang on to them,
22for they will refresh your soul.

Lord God my Father,
Give me discernment over the thoughts in my mind, help me to filter my thoughts out and only hear you. Direct me in your way and may I refresh my soul in you alone.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

‘Obey me, and I will be your God, and you will be my people. Do everything as I say, and all will be well!’

“But my people would not listen to me. They kept doing whatever they wanted, following the stubborn desires of their evil hearts. They went backward instead of forward.

Lord God my Father,
I want to obey but I struggle to. Remove temptation from my heart and make my path pure. When I fall encourage me and keep my eyes open to your truth.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

They are clever enough at doing wrong,
but they have no idea how to do right!”

But even when they are under oath,
saying, ‘As surely as the Lord lives,’
they are still telling lies!”

Lord God my Father,
Purify my thoughts to only carry your truth. Give me wisdom to do your will, keep me from slander and use me for your purpose.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

“Look, I have put my words in your mouth!
10Today I appoint you to stand up
against nations and kingdoms.
Some you must uproot and tear down,
destroy and overthrow.
Others you must build up
and plant.”

For I am with you, and I will take care of you.
I, the Lord, have spoken!”

Lord God my father,
Place your words and desire in me this day and free me from the struggles I tend to seek so I may do your work, bringing your Joy to this world and my family. Watch over me and help me to surrender all thing to your care, it is only thru you I can flourish.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

For when I called, you did not answer.
When I spoke, you did not listen.
You deliberately sinned—before my very eyes—
and chose to do what you know I despise.”

Lord God my Father,
Open my ears to hear your call for my life. Give me a voice to speak your will. Forgive my past and protect my present. Keep me from doing what you despise, may I delight in your will this day.

In Jesus name,
Amen

I was amazed to see that no one intervened
to help the oppressed.

the Spirit of the Lord gave them rest.
You led your people, Lord,
and gained a magnificent reputation.”

Lord God my Father,
May I be your hands and mouth of truth to this world. May I only praise you with all I do, be with me so I may bring you Joy. Give me rest from my struggles and release my spirit to witness your reputation to the world around me.

In Jesus Holy name,
Amen