Then the king said to the man of God, “Intercede with the Lord your God and pray for me that my hand may be restored.” So the man of God interceded with the Lord, and the king’s hand was restored and became as it was before.

The old prophet answered, “I too am a prophet, as you are. And an angel said to me by the word of the Lord: ‘Bring him back with you to your house so that he may eat bread and drink water.’ ” (But he was lying to him.) 

You came back and ate bread and drank water in the place where he told you not to eat or drink. Therefore your body will not be buried in the tomb of your ancestors.’ ”

Lord God my Father,

Keep me from testing you and having to ask forgiveness. Show me the path that is straight and give me wisdom to stay on it, not straying to my desires that do not honor you. Keep deceit at bay and allow your Peace to grow as my guide and protect me. I want to know you so I may follow you directly.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen