Then the Lord raised up judges, who saved them out of the hands of these raiders. 17Yet they would not listen to their judges but prostituted themselves to other gods and worshiped them. They quickly turned from the ways of their ancestors, who had been obedient to the Lord’s commands. 1

Lord God my Father,

Your way is Holy and perfect. Protect me from my evil nature and give me strength to keep my focus on your perfect and Holy way. Place people around me that give me strength and guidance to only follow your desire that causes me to thrive and not do evil.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen