Day 23 of 30 Days of Praise

Ezekiel 14:1-5; 12-14 (New Living Translation)

"Then some of the leaders of Israel visited me, and while they were sitting with me,  this message came to me from the Lord:  “Son of man, these leaders have set up idols in their hearts. They have embraced things that will make them fall into sin. Why should I listen to their requests?  Tell them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: The people of Israel have set up idols in their hearts and fallen into sin, and then they go to a prophet asking for a message. So I, the Lord, will give them the kind of answer their great idolatry deserves.  I will do this to capture the minds and hearts of all my people who have turned from me to worship their detestable idols'...Then this message came to me from the Lord:  “Son of man, suppose the people of a country were to sin against me, and I lifted my fist to crush them, cutting off their food supply and sending a famine to destroy both people and animals.  Even if Noah, Daniel, and Job were there, their righteousness would save no one but themselves, says the Sovereign Lord."

Father, thank You that You are faithful to Yourself and to Your Word.  Thank You that You pursue a relationship with me.  Forgive me for the idols that I have set up in my heart.  Forgive us as a nation for our sin against You.  I want to pursue You with all that I am.  I give You my heart, soul, spirit and body.  I want to hear Your voice, Father.  I want to live a righteous life, Father.  Teach me.  I submit to You.  In Jesus' name, Amen.