So the priests agreed not to accept any more money from the people, and they also agreed to let others take responsibility for repairing the Temple.

He was buried among the kings in the City of David, because he had done so much good in Israel for God and his Temple.

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

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

Lord God my Father,

Bring my heart under your authority and lead me to do your will on your terms in your time. Overthrow your enemy in my presence and cause me to listen to your desire.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

 “I expected him to wave his hand over the leprosy and call on the name of the Lord his God and heal me! 12Aren’t the rivers of Damascus, the Abana and the Pharpar, better than any of the rivers of Israel? Why shouldn’t I wash in them and be healed?” So Naaman turned and went away in a rage.

Don’t be afraid!” Elisha told him. “For there are more on our side than on theirs!” 17Then Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes and let him see!” The Lord opened the young man’s eyes, and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire.

Lord God my Father,

Keep me from my expectations so I don’t put limits on your plan. Help me to have faith in your delivery and have a confidence as you use me.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

 “As surely as the Lord lives and you yourself live, I will never leave you.” So they went on together.

Nevertheless, he continued in the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had committed and led the people of Israel to commit.

While the harp was being played, the power

So she did as she was told. Her sons kept bringing jars to her, and she filled one after another. 6Soon every container was full to the brim!

She fell at his feet and bowed before him, overwhelmed with gratitude. 

And when they gave it to the people, there was plenty for all and some left over, just as the Lord had promised.

Lord God my Father,

Give me a faith without doubt. Protect me from deceit and make my path obvious to me. Give me a heart to follow you without pause and have a heart of deepest gratitude. Help me to trust your plan.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

“Because of the violence you did to your close relatives in Israel,1:10 Hebrew your brother Jacob. The names “Jacob” and “Israel” are often interchanged throughout the Old Testament, referring sometimes to the individual patriarch and sometimes to the nation. You will be filled with shame and destroyed forever.

Lord God my Father,

Protect me from wondering away from you, keep me close so your desire will rest on me in all things.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen