It is being rebuilt with specially prepared stones, and timber is being laid in its walls. The work is going forward with great energy and success.

May the God who has chosen the city of Jerusalem as the place to honor his name destroy any king or nation that violates this command and destroys this Temple.

“This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: All this may seem impossible to you now, a small remnant of God’s people. But is it impossible for me? says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.

Tell the truth to each other. Render verdicts in your courts that are just and that lead to peace. 17Don’t scheme against each other. Stop your love of telling lies that you swear are the truth. I hate all these things, says the Lord.”

Lord God my Father,

Give me strength, grit and determination to rebuild the temple I carry for you, with your power shape my thoughts to my actions so they only please you. Give me faith to know your outcome will come and bring your kindness into me for those I struggle with.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen