“Hear us, our God, for we are being mocked. May their scoffing fall back on their own heads, and may they themselves become captives in a foreign land!

When our enemies and the surrounding nations heard about it, they were frightened and humiliated. They realized this work had been done with the help of our God.

Lord God my Father,
Hear my cry, fight the battle I have in me to do your will wholeheartedly. Give me victory over my sinful way, deliver me to delightful service free from the lies of the enemy. May I release your glory that is waiting to shine in my life.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

“O Lord, God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps his covenant of unfailing love with those who love him and obey his commands, 6listen to my prayer! Look down and see me praying

O Lord, please hear my prayer! Listen to the prayers of those of us who delight in honoring you.

Lord God my Father,
I need your help to rid myself of the ways I live that distract me from your desire for me. Listen to my prayer and reveal to me and restore me to your plan you created me to follow. I am too stupid to do this on my own, you are the only way I can thrive and live in your glory, doing what your require.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

So we fasted and earnestly prayed that our God would take care of us, and he heard our prayer.

Get up, for it is your duty to tell us how to proceed in setting things straight. We are behind you, so be strong and take action.”

Lord God my Father,
May I earnestly pursue you, may I believe I can be used for your kingdom, may my worth come from you, remove my doubt. Protect me from my own weakness, allow me to hear your commands and follow you. Transform me to a man of action.

Then God stirred the hearts

I felt encouraged because the gracious hand of the Lord my God was on me.

Lord God my Father,
Stir in my heart your desire, protect me from the lies in my thoughts that distract me from doing your will at all times. Allow me to live in your grace and surround me with your people and encourage me to move forward in cleansing your servant and restoring me to service for your kingdom.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

“At that time Michael, the archangel12:1 Hebrew the great prince. who stands guard over your nation, will arise.

Many will be purified, cleansed, and refined by these trials. But the wicked will continue in their wickedness, and none of them will understand. Only those who are wise will know what it means.

Lord God my Father,
Make me sensitive to the spirit you are, allow me to join in prayer to bring your truth to the world. Cleanse me from my way and deliver me to the way you would have me.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen