They know nothing, they understand nothing; their eyes are plastered over so they cannot see, and their minds closed so they cannot understand.

I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.’

See, I have refined you, though not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction.  11For my own sake, for my own sake, I do this.

“There is no peace,” says the Lord, “for the wicked.”

Lord God my Father,

Open my heart so I may understand your desire for me today. Make known to me your plan for me. Refine me from my sinful nature and give me your Peace.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen