God will overthrow you, for he has the power to help you or to trip you up.”

When King Amaziah returned from slaughtering the Edomites, he brought with him idols taken from the people of Seir. He set them up as his own gods, bowed down in front of them, and offered sacrifices to them! 15This made the Lord very angry, and he sent a prophet to ask, “Why do you turn to gods who could not even save their own people from you?”

But Amaziah refused to listen, for God was determined to destroy him for turning to the gods of Edom.

His fame spread far and wide, for the Lord gave him marvelous help, and he became very powerful.

But when he had become powerful, he also became proud, which led to his downfall.

As my life was slipping away,I remembered the Lord.And my earnest prayer went out to youin your holy Temple.8Those who worship false godsturn their backs on all God’s mercies.9But I will offer sacrifices to you with songs of praise,and I will fulfill all my vows.For my salvation comes from the Lord alone.”

Lord God my Father,

Keep me focused on you alone, protect me from distraction from this world. Make me into your witness and use me to do your will.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen