For these Egyptians are mere humans, not God!Their horses are puny flesh, not mighty spirits!

Though you are such wicked rebels, my people, come and return to the Lord. 7I know the glorious day will come when each of you will throw away the gold idols and silver images your sinful hands have made.

Lord God my Father,

May I be strengthened by your spirit. I am weak in my flesh and can only grow under your authority in the spirit. Remove my wicked ways and restore me to your original plan for me.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

He remained faithful to the Lord in everything, and he carefully obeyed all the commands the Lord had given Moses. 7So the Lord was with him,

Lord God my Father,

May I be faithful to you in all my ways. I struggle to do your will, remove the issues I struggle with. May I live knowing you are with me.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

For I alone am God!I am God, and there is none like me.10Only I can tell you the future before it even happens.Everything I plan will come to pass,for I do whatever I wish.

Come closer, and listen to this.From the beginning I have told you plainly what would happen.”

“I am the Lord your God,who teaches you what is good for youand leads you along the paths you should follow.18Oh, that you had listened to my commands!Then you would have had peace flowing like a gentle riverand righteousness rolling over you like waves in the sea.

Lord God my Father,

Lord God my Father,

Give me understanding of your desire, instruct me to follow your plan. Open my ears to hear you and eyes to see your plan.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

“I, the Lord, have called you to demonstrate my righteousness.I will take you by the hand and guard you,

Lord God my Father,

Open me up and make me pure in my thoughts and lead me to your desire.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Yes, this anguish was good for me,for you have rescued me from deathand forgiven all my sins.18For the dead cannot praise you;they cannot raise their voices in praise.

Think of it—the Lord is ready to heal me!I will sing his praises with instrumentsevery day of my lifein the Temple of the Lord.

Lord God my Father,

Thank you for this life as it is not as I would have liked it. Your plan has brought me strength over the struggles and kept me humble. Lord God, point out areas I still struggle for control in and surrender it all to your care. May I pass your will thru me and not battle for control.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

The priests and prophets stagger with alcoholand lose themselves in wine.They reel when they see visionsand stagger as they render decisions.8Their tables are covered with vomit;filth is everywhere.9“Who does the Lord think we are?” they ask.“Why does he speak to us like this?Are we little children,just recently weaned?

The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is a wonderful teacher,and he gives the farmer great wisdom.

He will surely respond to the sound of your cries.

Lord God my Father,

I struggle, I struggle to simply follow you. When conflict happens I jump to control it. Help me to rest in your control and follow you thru the struggle instead of making my own way. Give me your wisdom and direction.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

How prosperous Israel is—a luxuriant vine loaded with fruit.But the richer the people get,the more pagan altars they build.The more bountiful their harvests,the more beautiful their sacred pillars.

For my people are determined to desert me.They call me the Most High,but they don’t truly honor me.

O Israel, stay away from idols!I am the one who answers your prayers and cares for you.I am like a tree that is always green;all your fruit comes from me.”9Let those who are wise understand these things.Let those with discernment listen carefully.

Lord God my Father,

May I please you in all I do, may I live in your blessing. I wish to honor you in all things, especially in my struggles. Protect me in hard times from a bitter attitude. May I truly understand the control you have and the lack of control I have.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

He will rule with mercy and truth.He will always do what is justand be eager to do what is right.

Lord God my Father,

Give me the heart of your warrior, use me to spread your truth, your love, your way to those close to me as well as the others.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

King Jotham became powerful because he was careful to live in obedience to the Lord his God.

After the Lord has used the king of Assyria to accomplish his purposes on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, he will turn against the king of Assyria and punish him—for he is proud and arrogant.

Lord God my Father,

Open my eyes to your way to the point I am only in your will. Protect me from the great deceiver and allow me to live in your Truth alone.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

What sorrow for those who saythat evil is good and good is evil,that dark is light and light is dark,that bitter is sweet and sweet is bitter.21What sorrow for those who are wise in their own eyesand think themselves so clever.

Unless your faith is firm,I cannot make you stand firm.”

The Lord has given me a strong warning not to think like everyone else does. 

Lord God my Father,

I am an idiot on my own, be with me, guide me this day so I may shine of your light. Protect my thoughts and actions, separate me from the dark ways of this world.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen