Lord, seal the cracks in our land caused by our rebellion to You. You have shaken our land and split it open. We have taken up detestable practices; worse yet, our leaders and officials have led the way in this outrage. All who know Your word should be utterly ashamed; for our sins are piled high and our guilt has reached the heavens. But Lord, You have given us a brief moment of grace, and we have actually been punished far less than we deserve.
Son, when people see what I am going to do they will learn nothing. When they hear what I say, they will not understand. There are some who say that they follow Me, but they will fall away as soon as they have problems or are persecuted. My words will be crowded out by the worries of this life, the lure of wealth and their desire for other things. But, to those who hear and accept My word they will produce a harvest. So pay close attention to what you hear, because the closer you listen, the more understanding you will be given. What I want is for you to show others My love for them. I want you to know Me more.
I will settle with your land for what they have done. I know what they are like and they cannot hide from Me. Their false religions will devour them along with their wealth. They will be crushed and broken by My judgment because they are determined to worship anything else but Me. Listen to the filth that comes from their mouths. Because of the sinful things they say, and the evil that is on their lips, they will be captured by their pride, their curses and their lies.
Lord, You said that if we follow Your instructions we will be strong and enjoy the good things of our land, and that we will leave a heritage for our children. Lord, my prayer is that Your children make a covenant with You; to follow Your word, and to follow Your leaders who respect Your word. Let these leaders stand up and tell us how to proceed in setting things right with You. Help us to realize the seriousness of the matter, and confess our sins of rebellion to You. I know this won’t happen in a day or two; for it requires us to daily live for You the rest of our lives. This is the only hope of our land.
Son, I am looking for confident men of discernment that meet with Me in the morning to know My word, and study to understand My wisdom and ways; men that are determined to obey what I say; men that are willing to teach and help other people; men that earnestly pray and know I will take care of them. I want My men to know that with My help they will do mighty things, and who will be bold and shout out that I am coming at last!
Son, there is violence everywhere, one murder after another. People refuse to know Me or even recognize Me. Their words cut people like swords, and evil is constantly on their lips. They have forgotten My word, and love their shameful acts more than doing what is right. This is why your land is in mourning, and everyone is wasting away. Even the wild animals, the birds of the sky and the fish of the sea are disappearing. Soon these people will be captured by the result of their own pride and curses.
Lord, I am encouraged because You will stand with me. You have always been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress. It is because I am connected to You that I have power; the power that amazes people and leads them to You.