“Your own conduct and actions have brought this on you. This is your punishment. How bitter it is! How it pierces to the heart!”

They have lied about the Lord; they said, “He will do nothing! No harm will come to us; we will never see sword or famine.

“A horrible and shocking thing has happened in the land: 31The prophets prophesy lies, the priests rule by their own authority, and my people love it this way. But what will you do in the end?

Lord God my Father,

Protect my thoughts and my actions so I may be pleasing to you in all things. Shield me from the dark desires that approach me and cause me to allow your Light to overcome the dark distractions that call me. Allow me to speak your truth in Love and respect, to make a difference for you.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen