‘And the Lord was with him; he was successful in whatever he undertook. He rebelled against the king of Assyria and did not serve him. ‘

So the service of the temple of the Lord was reestablished. 36Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced at what God had brought about for his people, because it was done so quickly.

Lord God my Father,

Be with me and make me more successful than my dreams with your guidance and focus. Protect my thoughts and keep me on your track. Help me to restore your place in my life to your design.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

From the ends of the earth we hear singing: “Glory to the Righteous One.”

The earth reels like a drunkard, it sways like a hut in the wind; so heavy upon it is the guilt of its rebellion that it falls—never to rise again.

Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago.

He humbles those who dwell on high,

Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your laws, we wait for you; your name and renown are the desire of our hearts.

Lord God my Father,

You are the Glory of all things, help me to worship you in all my struggles and not rebel against your plan. I want to embrace you in all times good and bad, you restore me to wholeness. I want to have your presence constantly in my thoughts and engage the day with your presence.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

When they cry out to the Lord because of their oppressors, he will send them a savior and defender, and he will rescue them. 

you did not look to the One who made it, or have regard for the One who planned it long ago.

Lord God my Father,

Open my eyes early and help me to see the attack of your enemy before it gains hold. Use me to expose the darkness and shine your light to restore your plan. Help me to keep my focus on you and not on the darkness ever prowling.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

You said in your heart, “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God;

Although the peoples roar like the roar of surging waters, when he rebukes them they flee far away, driven before the wind like chaff on the hills, like tumbleweed before a gale.

Lord God my Father,

Keep me from growing prideful as you give me the strength I carry. Everything good in me comes from you. Allow your quiet, powerful voice to rest on me and show me how to only reflect you in my intentions.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

They worshiped idols, though the Lord had said, “You shall not do this.”

But they would not listen and were as stiff-necked as their ancestors, who did not trust in the Lord their God. 

He has sent lions among them, which are killing them off, because the people do not know what he requires.”

 Do not worship other gods. 38Do not forget the covenant I have made with you, and do not worship other gods. 39Rather, worship the Lord your God; it is he who will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies.”

Lord God my Father,

Make my heart crave only you. Show me where I put anything above you in my heart, help me to truly listen to you. Expose the evil in me so it may be taken and I may be restored to your design. Cause your covenant to be the most important thing in my life.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

I will take vengeance in anger and wrath on the nations that have not obeyed me.”

Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.

Lord God my Father,

Bring America under your authority, help us to restore it to your original design and honor you first. You are the light we all need.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Jotham grew powerful because he walked steadfastly before the Lord his God.

What will you do on the day of reckoning, when disaster comes from afar? To whom will you run for help? Where will you leave your riches? 4Nothing will remain but to cringe among the captives or fall among the slain.

Lord God my Father,

Reveal your way to me and make me ready so I may know you. Show me where I allow distractions and give me your strength to avoid them and keep me close in all things.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

People will stagger from sea to sea and wander from north to east, searching for the word of the Lord, but they will not find it.

Lord God my Father,

Keep my heart open so I may not stray from you and keep my eyes open so I may see you.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

because they have been led astray by false gods, the gods their ancestors followed, 5I will send fire on Judah that will consume the fortresses of Jerusalem.”

“But you made the Nazirites drink wine and commanded the prophets not to prophesy.

He who forms the mountains, who creates the wind, and who reveals his thoughts to mankind, who turns dawn to darkness, and treads on the heights of the earth— the Lord God Almighty is his name.

Lord God my Father,

Keep me close to you so I may not wonder off your path. Your way is good, any other way is compromise. Open my eyes so I may see your path and keep my focus on you. Show me how to be still so I may hear your thoughts.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen.

But the Lord Almighty will be exalted by his justice, and the holy God will be proved holy by his righteous acts.

Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.

Consult God’s instruction and the testimony of warning. If anyone does not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn. 21Distressed and hungry, they will roam through the land; when they are famished, they will become enraged and, looking upward, will curse their king and their God. 

Lord God my Father,

Only you are holy, I am filled with darkness. Help me to keep my stare on you and not on myself. Only your wisdom and way can save me and cause me to flourish. Be my advisor and cause me to hear you as you desire. Keep me from focusing on my world.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen