“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord.“And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.

I restore the crushed spirit of the humbleand revive the courage of those with repentant hearts.

“Keep the Sabbath day holy.Don’t pursue your own interests on that day,but enjoy the Sabbath

Lord God my Father,

Expose me to your way so I may understand the ways of the world I hold on to. Restore me from the poor decisions from my past and allow me to relax in your presence with you in complete control.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

The Sovereign Lord has spoken to me,and I have listened.I have not rebelled or turned away.

Therefore, I have set my face like a stone,determined to do his will.And I know that I will not be put to shame.

Lord God my Father,

Open my ears, allow me to hear you, open my heart so I may feel your presence alive in me. Set my feat firmly on your path and protect me from distraction.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

In all their suffering he also suffered,and he personally63:9 Hebrew and the angel of his presence. rescued them.In his love and mercy he redeemed them.He lifted them up and carried themthrough all the years.

Lord, look down from heaven;look from your holy, glorious home, and see us.Where is the passion and the mightyou used to show on our behalf?Where are your mercy and compassion now?

Lord, why have you allowed us to turn from your path?Why have you given us stubborn hearts so we no longer fear you?Return and help us, for we are your servants,

Lord God my Father,

You suffer when I do, You heal me when I ask, you are my foundation and when I look away I fall. Lord, keep me true to your path and protect me from my desires, release in me the desire you designed me to carry so I may simply delight in your presence.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Take care of this grapevine15that you yourself have planted,this son you have raised for yourself.16For we are chopped up and burned by our enemies.May they perish at the sight of your frown.17Strengthen the man you love,the son of your choice.18Then we will never abandon you again.Revive us so we can call on your name once more.

Lord God my Father,

Take care of my, you created me with a desire and I chose my own way, Lord God, now I choose your way. Help me to die from my past and live today as you made me to live.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

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