They decided to abandon the Temple of the Lord, the God of their ancestors, and they worshiped Asherah poles and idols instead! Because of this sin, divine anger fell on Judah and Jerusalem. 19Yet the Lord sent prophets to bring them back to him. The prophets warned them, but still the people would not listen.

Lord God my Father,

Keep me close and in your truth. Protect me from distraction and in your desire.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen