The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.

They provoked the anger of the Lord, the God of Israel, with their worthless idols.

For he, too, had done what was evil in the Lord’s sight. He followed the example of Jeroboam in all the sins he had committed and led Israel to commit.

Drink from the brook and eat what the ravens bring you, for I have commanded them to bring you food.”5So Elijah did as the Lord told him and camped beside Kerith Brook, east of the Jordan. 6The ravens brought him bread and meat each morning and evening, and he drank from the brook. 

Lord God my Father,

Make my heart hard for your only, soften evil’s grip and bring me under your authority. I wish to do what pleases you this day.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen