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Clean and Blessed

I will show love
to those I called ‘Not loved.’2:23a Hebrew Lo-ruhamah; see 1:6.
And to those I called ‘Not my people,’2:23b Hebrew Lo-ammi; see 1:9.
I will say, ‘Now you are my people.’
And they will reply, ‘You are our God!’”

In the last days, they will tremble in awe of the Lord and of his goodness.

O foolish people! You refuse to understand,
so you will be destroyed.

Lord God m Father,
May I follow you and clear my heart of the idols that pull me away from you. You are beyond awesome and I am tired of being a fool. Fill me with your will and remove my past so I may walk with you complete in your presence.

I Jesus name I pray,
Amen

Mindful of Him always

They will do it here to avoid carrying the sacrifices through the outer courtyard and endangering the people by transmitting holiness to them.”

And from that day the name of the city will be ‘The Lord Is There.’

Lord God my Father,
May I honor you with my actions, remove my sinful way and make me ever present in your way.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

Do I really see who I am?

Because Egypt31:10 Hebrew you. became proud and arrogant, and because it set itself so high above the others, with its top reaching to the clouds, 11I will hand it over to a mighty nation that will destroy it as its wickedness deserves.

As surely as I live, says the Sovereign Lord, I take no pleasure in the death of wicked people. I only want them to turn from their wicked ways so they can live.

Lord God my Father,
Remove my pride, help me to see it. Protect me from arrogance, help me to see myself in the light of truth. May I only serve you and bring you honor.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

Empty of self, Full of Him

“Because you said, ‘The Nile River is mine; I made it,’ 10I am now the enemy of both you and your river.

I will destroy the land of Egypt and everything in it
by the hands of foreigners.

Lord God my Father,
I am a selfish, self serving person of this world. Lord God, heal me from the sin I have grown comfortable with and deliver me to your way. Give me strength to destroy my lazy way and be obedient to you.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

Willing surrender

I searched for someone to stand in the gap in the wall so I wouldn’t have to destroy the land, but I found no one.

But righteous people will judge these sister cities for what they really are—adulterers and murderers.

I tried to cleanse you,
but you refused.

Lord God my Father,
I wish to be your servant, Purify me. I know it will be painful due to my sinful nature. Take all my sin from my past and forgive me and place in me a pure heart that only turns towards you. I am willing but help me with my struggles to follow you completely.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

The only way, His

“But they rebelled against me and would not listen. They did not get rid of the vile images they were obsessed with, or forsake the idols of Egypt.

There I gave them my decrees and regulations so they could find life by keeping them. 12And I gave them my Sabbath days of rest as a sign between them and me. It was to remind them that I am the Lord, who had set them apart to be holy.

“But their children, too, rebelled against me. They refused to keep my decrees and follow my regulations, even though obedience would have given them life. And they also violated my Sabbath days.

Lord God my Father,
Remove my hard hart and make it hard against fighting you. Give me a heart that wants to do life your way, help me to lead others to you by example.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

One true Lord in my life

“But you thought your fame and beauty were your own. So you gave yourself as a prostitute to every man who came along. Your beauty was theirs for the asking.

You set before them as a sacrifice the choice flour, olive oil, and honey I had given you, says the Sovereign Lord.

And I will reaffirm my covenant with you, and you will know that I am the Lord. 63You will remember your sins and cover your mouth in silent shame when I forgive you of all that you have done. I, the Sovereign Lord, have spoken!”

It is I who makes the green tree wither and gives the dead tree new life. I, the Lord, have spoken, and I will do what I said!”

Lord God my Father,
Protect me from myself and keep me from idol worship. I place my faith in you but I struggle with following without distraction. Make me into your servant and protect me from falling. Forgive me for my arrogance and self worship. Give me Life like I can’t imagine, blessed by you.

In Jesus name,
Amen

Return to the Truth

“Son of man, you live among rebels who have eyes but refuse to see. They have ears but refuse to hear. For they are a rebellious people.

Lord God my Father,
I was once one of the rebels, now I choose your way. Give me truth in my thoughts to follow only you and turn from my old ways.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

Turn from my nature to His

And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for remember, they are rebels—at least they will know they have had a prophet among them.

But look, I have made you as obstinate and hard-hearted as they are.

Those who choose to listen will listen, but those who refuse will refuse, for they are rebels.

Lord God my Father,
Remove my rebellious nature I only want to hear the truth. Harden my heart against my rebel nature and direct it to you, may I listen and follow you this day.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen