Because you have clapped your hands and stamped your feet, rejoicing with all the malice of your heart against the land of Israel, 7therefore I will stretch out my hand against you and give you as plunder to the nations. I will wipe you out from among the nations and exterminate you from the countries. I will destroy you, and you will know that I am the Lord.’ ”

The merchants among the nations scoff at you; you have come to a horrible end and will be no more.’ ”

Lord God my Father,

Soften my desires and expose my hardness against you. Bring me close, protect and guide me and use me to bring hope to my family and those I meet today.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen