When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his robes. 12He gave these orders to Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Akbor son of Micaiah, Shaphan the secretary and Asaiah the king’s attendant: 13“Go and inquire of the Lord for me and for the people and for all Judah about what is written in this book that has been found. Great is the Lord’s anger that burns against us because those who have gone before us have not obeyed the words of this book; they have not acted in accordance with all that is written there concerning us.”

Because your heart was responsive and you humbled yourself before the Lord when you heard what I have spoken against this place and its people—that they would become a curse and be laid waste—and because you tore your robes and wept in my presence, I also have heard you, declares the Lord. 20Therefore I will gather you to your ancestors, and you will be buried in peace. Your eyes will not see all the disaster I am going to bring on this place.’ ”

Nevertheless, the Lord did not turn away from the heat of his fierce anger, which burned against Judah because of all that Manasseh had done to arouse his anger.

Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. 2He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord and followed the ways of his father David, not turning aside to the right or to the left.

The king stood by his pillar and renewed the covenant in the presence of the Lord—to follow the Lord and keep his commands, statutes and decrees with all his heart and all his soul, and to obey the words of the covenant written in this book.

The other events of Josiah’s reign and his acts of devotion in accordance with what is written in the Law of the Lord— 27all the events, from beginning to end, are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.

Lord God my Father,

Your law brings abundant life, help me to be strong against turning away from you and following my sinful nature. Help me to stay under your authority and protection so my way is a blessing to you in all things. I repent of my sinful nature and wholeheartedly wish to live by your way. Deliver me and my family so we are your mouthpiece. Restore this land to the nation that pleases you. Give me your power and energy to accomplish your will.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

I am against you,” declares the Lord Almighty. “I will lift your skirts over your face. I will show the nations your nakedness and the kingdoms your shame.

All who hear the news about you clap their hands at your fall, for who has not felt your endless cruelty?

Lord God my Father,

You are order and Peace. Protect me from this world that doesn’t know you. Expose the darkness for what it is and give strength to those who wish to live by your desire. Destroy those who hate you or turn their heart to you.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

God left him to test him and to know everything that was in his heart.

And when he prayed to him, the Lord was moved by his entreaty and listened to his plea; so he brought him back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the Lord is God.

Lord God my Father,

Your way is the only way to abundant life, cause me to know where I stray. Restore me to your desire and keep me from worshiping any other.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Your sacred cities have become a wasteland; even Zion is a wasteland, Jerusalem a desolation.

From one New Moon to another and from one Sabbath to another, all mankind will come and bow down before me,” says the Lord. 24“And they will go out and look on the dead bodies of those who rebelled against me; the worms that eat them will not die, the fire that burns them will not be quenched, and they will be loathsome to all mankind.”

Lord God my Father,

Your way is good and leads to glory, choosing you is choosing life abundant. Lord God, keep me close and protect me from the evil close at hand. Protect my heart and give me strength to stay focused on your way in all situations. You are the best of the day and protector of Peace, shield me from choosing poorly with my thoughts.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Do not let Hezekiah persuade you to trust in the Lord when he says, ‘The Lord will surely deliver us; this city will not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria.’

Lord God my Father,

Your Truth and Peace restore life. Keep my ears open to you and my eyes clear so your way restores and delights me. Help me to represent you well and live in complete trust in your plan.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

“The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.

I will defend this city and save it,

Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good;

Lord God my father,

Your path is perfect and in order. Help me to place you in my thoughts so you guide every decision. Give me strength and focus to stand with you in all circumstances. You are worthy of all my praise.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen