“If you, Israel, will return, then return to me,” declares the Lord. “If you put your detestable idols out of my sight and no longer go astray, 2and if in a truthful, just and righteous way you swear, ‘As surely as the Lord lives,’ then the nations will invoke blessings by him and in him they will boast.”

“A horrible and shocking thing has happened in the land: 31The prophets prophesy lies, the priests rule by their own authority, and my people love it this way. But what will you do in the end?

Lord God my Father,

I am a sinner with a sinful nature, I repent of my way and surrender to follow your way. Please make my path straight and give me proper confidence to keep me from wondering off your way. Restore me to your original design and purpose, give me strength to do your will in all situations. I want to honor you in all parts of my life.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen