I, the Lord, will answer all those, both Israelites and foreigners, who reject me and set up idols in their hearts and so fall into sin, and who then come to a prophet asking for my advice. 8I will turn against such people and make a terrible example of them, eliminating them from among my people. Then you will know that I am the Lord.

You used the lovely things I gave you to make shrines for idols, where you played the prostitute. Unbelievable! How could such a thing ever happen?

“But someday I will restore the fortunes of Sodom and Samaria, and I will restore you, too. 54Then you will be truly ashamed of everything you have done, for your sins make them feel good in comparison.

Yet I will remember the covenant I made with you when you were young, and I will establish an everlasting covenant with you.

Lord God my Father,

Keep me so close that I am aware of wandering off, come and get me and discipline me before I get lost. Help me to use your gifts wisely and bring Glory to you alone. Restore the broken so we can delight together in your healing. Help me to be ever mindful of my motives.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen