“Look, I have put my words in your mouth!10Today I appoint you to stand upagainst nations and kingdoms.

I will bring you back to the land of Israel3:14 Hebrew to Zion. —one from this town and two from that family—from wherever you are scattered.15And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will guide you with knowledge and understanding.

I wanted nothing more than to give you this beautiful land—the finest possession in the world. I looked forward to your calling me ‘Father, ’and I wanted you never to turn from me.20But you have been unfaithful to me, you people of Israel! You have been like a faithless wife who leaves her husband. I, the Lord, have spoken.”

Lord God my Father,

Show me how to quiet my thoughts so I can hear you, direct my heart so it does your will. Help me to become ever mindful of your presence and release your integrity in me so I may delight with you this day.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen