“And because you have forgotten me and turned your back on me, this is what the Sovereign Lord says: You must bear the consequences of all your lewdness and prostitution.”

“I, the Lord, have spoken! The time has come, and I won’t hold back. I will not change my mind, and I will have no pity on you. You will be judged on the basis of all your wicked actions, says the Sovereign Lord.”

Lord God my Father,

Forgive us for our turning from you, Open our eyes to see without our opinions but seeking your Truth.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

“Son of man, cry out and wail; pound your thighs in anguish, for that sword will slaughter my people and their leaders—everyone will die! 13 It will put them all to the test. What chance do they have? 21:13 The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain. says the Sovereign Lord.

Lord God my Father,

Forgive your people, bring your consequence on us and make us clean. Open the eyes of the good and quiet the lips of deceit. Bring us under your authority, restore us to your design.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

And I will give them singleness of heart and put a new spirit within them. I will take away their stony, stubborn heart and give them a tender, responsive heart,

Lord God my father,

Soften my heart and all hearts to your truth and peace. Convict those who follow evil and unite your people.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

I will discipline you, but with justice; I cannot let you go unpunished.”

I will turn their mourning into joy. I will comfort them and exchange their sorrow for rejoicing.

Lord God my Father,

Discipline me and make me pure under your rule, allow your Joy to be my guide.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

For who is like me, and who can challenge me?What ruler can oppose my will?”

“For the time is coming,”says the Lord,“when I will raise up a righteous descendant23:5 Hebrew a righteous branch.from King David’s line.He will be a King who rules with wisdom.He will do what is just and right throughout the land.

“Even the priests and prophets are ungodly, wicked men.

Lord God my Father,

I am heartbroken for the world as it is, Lord God poor out your mercy and justice, restore us to your care, open the eyes of the blind and the ears of the deaf so we can see you in all your glory.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

“The human heart is the most deceitful of all things,and desperately wicked.Who really knows how bad it is?10But I, the Lord, search all heartsand examine secret motives.I give all people their due rewards,according to what their actions deserve.”

You alone are my hope in the day of disaster.

Lord God my Father,

Protect my heart keep it in your care. Deliver me from my past into today as you desire.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

The people say, “Our wickedness has caught up with us, Lord, but help us for the sake of your own reputation. We have turned away from you and sinned against you again and again.

Then the Lord said, “These prophets are telling lies in my name. I did not send them or tell them to speak. I did not give them any messages.

“If you return to me, I will restore you so you can continue to serve me. If you speak good words rather than worthless ones, you will be my spokesman. You must influence them; do not let them influence you!

Lord God my Father,

Be with me and give me direction on where to turn, protect me from deception and keep me in your desire.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

“My people bend their tongues like bows to shoot out lies. They refuse to stand up for the truth. They only go from bad to worse. They do not know me, “says the Lord.

But those who wish to boast should boast in this alone: that they truly know me and understand that I am the Lord who demonstrates unfailing love and who brings justice and righteousness to the earth, and that I delight in these things. I, the Lord, have spoken!

Pour out your wrath on the nations that refuse to acknowledge you—on the peoples that do not call upon your name.

Lord God my Father,

Keep you heart on me, keep my close so I don’t wonder. May I only give you glory in my actions and thoughts. Only you are worthy.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

But Daniel was determined not to defile himself by eating the food and wine given to them by the king.

God gave these four young men an unusual aptitude for understanding every aspect of literature and wisdom. 

Praise the name of God forever and ever, for he has all wisdom and power.21He controls the course of world events;

 “Praise to the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego! He sent his angel to rescue his servants who trusted in him. They defied the king’s command and were willing to die rather than serve or worship any god except their own God. 

 The Lord’s Temple is here!” 5But I will be merciful only if you stop your evil thoughts and deeds and start treating each other with justice;

Lord God my Father,

Give me the determination to care for the temple you allow me to use and bring you glory in the process. Give me your wisdom and conviction to do your will above my own. Cleanse my thoughts and direct me to your will.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Perhaps the people of Judah will repent when they hear again all the terrible things I have planned for them. Then I will be able to forgive their sins and wrongdoings.”

24Neither the king nor his attendants showed any signs of fear or repentance at what they heard. 

I will pour out on them and on all the people of Jerusalem and Judah all the disasters I promised, for they would not listen to my warnings.’”

Baruch, this is what the Lord says: ‘I will destroy this nation that I built. I will uproot what I planted. 5Are you seeking great things for yourself? Don’t do it! I will bring great disaster upon all these people; but I will give you your life as a reward wherever you go. I, the Lord, have spoken!’”

Lord God my Father,

Turn our hearts back to you, open the eyes of those who know you but are not seeking you, break the grip of fear in our country. Expose deceit where ever it rest, unite your people and restore our nation.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen