I turned away from God, but then I was sorry. I kicked myself for my stupidity! I was thoroughly ashamed of all I did in my younger days.’

And they will not need to teach their neighbors, nor will they need to teach their relatives, saying, ‘You should know the Lord.’ For everyone, from the least to the greatest, will know me already,” says the Lord. “And I will forgive their wickedness, and I will never again remember their sins.”

Lord God my Father,

Only you know me, help me to know my brokenness so I can turn from it. Help me to be still and know you. Forgive me for my past sin and protect me from myself.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

But the people of any nation that submits to the king of Babylon will be allowed to stay in their own country to farm the land as usual. I, the Lord, have spoken!’”

For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. 12In those days when you pray, I will listen. 13If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. 14I will be found by you,”

Lord God my Father,

Allow our hearts to soften from our stubborn ways and come under your authority. Help us to submit to your perfect plan and turn away from our so-called wisdom.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

They will be my people, and I will be their God, for they will return to me wholeheartedly.

Listen to the frantic cries of the shepherds. The leaders of the flock are wailing in despair, for the Lord is ruining their pastures.37Peaceful meadows will be turned into a wasteland by the Lord’s fierce anger.

Lord God my Father,

I have wondered away from you but now I have discovered my sin. Clean me, make me new and use me to bring your Truth to others in your Love.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

If I announce that a certain nation or kingdom is to be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed, 8but then that nation renounces its evil ways, I will not destroy it as I had planned. 9And if I announce that I will plant and build up a certain nation or kingdom, 10but then that nation turns to evil and refuses to obey me, I will not bless it as I said I would.

But the Lord stands beside me like a great warrior. Before him my persecutors will stumble. They cannot defeat me.

For I have decided to bring disaster and not good upon this city, says the Lord. It will be handed over to the king of Babylon, and he will reduce it to ashes.’

“People from many nations will pass by the ruins of this city and say to one another, ‘Why did the Lord destroy such a great city?’ 9And the answer will be, ‘Because they violated their covenant with the Lord their God by worshiping other gods.’”

Lord God my Father,

Your plan will happen, open my eyes and remove my thoughts. Allow me to follow you without question and speak your Truth with confidence, protect me from fear. Take my desire to fix the brokenness and allow me to trust in your plan, a plan I cannot understand yet. I trust you wholeheartedly.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

The people say, “Our wickedness has caught up with us, Lord, but help us for the sake of your own reputation. We have turned away from you and sinned against you again and again.

Lord, we confess our wickedness and that of our ancestors, too. We all have sinned against you.21For the sake of your reputation, Lord, do not abandon us. Do not disgrace your own glorious throne.

“I will take care of you, Jeremiah.

When I discovered your words, I devoured them. They are my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies.

Lord, you are my strength and fortress, my refuge in the day of trouble!

Lord God my Father,

Forgive my wickedness and bring your Truth on me for protection of my heart. I confess to you my past and present sin nature, but I desire to be free from it and live under your authority. Thank you for your patience, now cleanse me and bring me close. Give me discernment in this darkness to only follow you.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

“My people are foolish and do not know me,” says the Lord. “They are stupid children who have no understanding. They are clever enough at doing wrong, but they have no idea how to do right!”

This is what the Lord says: “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls. But you reply, ‘No, that’s not the road we want!’

Lord God my Father,

I am glad you know me better than I do, Lord God, move me out of my so-called wisdom and into your Truth, may your Peace guide me and your discernment keep me in your desire.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

 Lord, there is no one like you! For you are great, and your name is full of power.7Who would not fear you, O King of nations? That title belongs to you alone!

Give glory to the Lord your God before it is too late. Acknowledge him before he brings darkness upon you, causing you to stumble and fall on the darkening mountains.

Lord God my Father,

You are the maker and ruler of everything. I cry out to you, please don’t abandon your people, expose the darkness and use those who love you to bring your light to each other. Don’t give up on us, protect us from the darkness.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

When you came down long ago, you did awesome deeds beyond our highest expectations.

We are all infected and impure with sin. When we display our righteous deeds,they are nothing but filthy rags.

Listen, you foolish and senseless people, with eyes that do not see and ears that do not hear.22Have you no respect for me? Why don’t you tremble in my presence? I, the Lord, define the ocean’s sandy shoreline as an everlasting boundary that the waters cannot cross.

To whom can I give warning? Who will listen when I speak? Their ears are closed, and they cannot hear. They scorn the word of the Lord. They don’t want to listen at all.11So now I am filled with the Lord’s fury. Yes, I am tired of holding it in!

Lord God my Father,

Show your greatness and bring hope to the lost. Give me strength in the struggles so your peace remains intact in me. Protect me from nonsense and keep my heart close and confident in your plan, especially when I don’t understand it.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Seek the Lord while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near.7Let the wicked change their ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. Let them turn to the Lord that he may have mercy on them. Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously.

Lord God my Father,

Protect me from falling, make me an example of your goodness and give hope to others as well as myself. Have mercy on me.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

“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