And because the Israelites forsook the Lord and no longer served him, 7he became angry with them. He sold them into the hands of the Philistines and the Ammonites, 8who that year shattered and crushed them. 

Then the Israelites cried out to the Lord, “We have sinned against you, forsaking our God and serving the Baals.”

But the Israelites said to the Lord, “We have sinned. Do with us whatever you think best, but please rescue us now.” 16Then they got rid of the foreign gods among them and served the Lord. And he could bear Israel’s misery no longer.

Jephthah said to them, “Didn’t you hate me and drive me from my father’s house? Why do you come to me now, when you’re in trouble?”

“My father,” she replied, “you have given your word to the Lord. Do to me just as you promised, now that the Lord has avenged you of your enemies, the Ammonites. 

Lord God my Father,

Focus my heart’s desire to serve you only, keep me from foolish promises. Bless any action I have that brings you glory and keep me from serving myself above you. Bring a stillness to my thoughts that allows me to hear you at all times. Keep me from allowing thoughts that don’t come from you.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen