When Naomi saw that Ruth was determined to go with her, she said nothing more.

For he is the son of your daughter-in-law who loves you and has been better to you than seven sons!”

Lord God my Father,
May I have the love and loyalty of Ruth. May I cling to you and devote my all to your desire. I wish to experience life under your authority alone and serve you wholeheartedly. Remove my selfish desire, may I surrender it all to your service.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

he is desirable in every way.
Such, O women of Jerusalem,
is my lover, my friend.

Oh, how beautiful you are!
How pleasing, my love, how full of delights!

Lord God my Father,
May I live to be desirable to you in all ways. May your way alive in me draw others to you. Remove my ugly way, my spiteful, resentful way and replace it with your beauty. May I simply be made delightful by my surrender to you.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

“Brace yourself like a man,
because I have some questions for you,
and you must answer them.

Lord God my Father,
How can I stand in your presence and be bold in my faith. Expose to me your truth and give me boldness in my belief, may I carry you in all my decisions this day.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

‘The fear of the Lord is true wisdom;
to forsake evil is real understanding.’”

God’s friendship was felt in my home.
5The Almighty was still with me,

Lord God my Father,
Prepare my heart for your wisdom, protect me from the ways of the world. May I live in delight of your way and not the ways of the world. Protect my eyes, thoughts and actions from the sinful ways of my past and deliver me to a new beginning in you.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

Would he use his great power to argue with me?
No, he would give me a fair hearing.
7Honest people can reason with him,
so I would be forever acquitted by my judge.

Lord God my Father,
Hold me accountable for my thoughts, guide me to your way, make my heart long for your truth.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

Though the pride of the godless reaches to the heavens
and their heads touch the clouds,
7yet they will vanish forever,

Lord God my Father,
Help me to see my pride and surrender it to you, Allow me to live under your authority and not my own.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

For the godless are barren.
Their homes, enriched through bribery, will burn.
35They conceive trouble and give birth to evil.
Their womb produces deceit.”

Lord God my Father,
Protect me from the godless, Protect me from my own doubt. Direct my thoughts to be only on you and your desire for me. May we delight with each other this day.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

Every word of God proves true.
He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.
6Do not add to his words,
or he may rebuke you and expose you as a liar.

But this is what will save me—I am not godless.

Lord god my Father,
Protect me and help me to see your truth. Help me to hold my words back and listen for your guidance. Give me strength in my trials and focus on your power alone. May I live under your power, may I represent you well.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

Fathers can give their sons an inheritance of houses and wealth,
but only the Lord can give an understanding wife.

A youngster’s heart is filled with foolishness,
but physical discipline will drive it far away.

Lord God my Father,
Bless my family, give us wisdom in how we “hear” each other. Bring unity and understanding to our words and thoughts, remove pride and selfish thinking. Place your purpose for us in our hearts, make us wise in our hearts.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

If you fail under pressure,
your strength is too small.

Don’t answer the foolish arguments of fools,
or you will become as foolish as they are.
5Be sure to answer the foolish arguments of fools,
or they will become wise in their own estimation.

Lord God my Father,
Strengthen me to be stronger than the task at hand. Give me pause when I don’t agree so I don’t argue.
Give me your wisdom in all things.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen