All your children will be taught by the Lord, and great will be their peace.

And it is I who have created the destroyer to wreak havoc; 17no weapon forged against you will prevail,

You cannot fast as you do today and expect your voice to be heard on high. 5Is this the kind of fast I have chosen, only a day for people to humble themselves?

Lord God my Father,

Open my heart so I may know you in ways that can draw others to know you. Protect me from my way during struggle and help me to look past it to find the wisdom and strength intended for me. Help me to serve you as you desire without my selfish ways getting involved.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen