1 Kings 18:27

And so it was, at noon, that Elijah mocked them and said, "Cry aloud, for he is a god; either he is meditating, or he is busy, or he is on a journey, or perhaps he is sleeping and must be awakened."

I will lift my eyes to the hills--from whence comes my help? My help comes from You LORD, who made heaven and earth. Even though my fleshly body needs sleep, I rest knowing You are awake and alert keeping watch over me. You never sleep nor slumber, my ever-present help, thank You LORD. You preserve me from evil as You are never off duty. How much better to hear a rebuke of the wise, than for one to hear the song of fools. Father, grant me boldness to speak the truth, to proclaim Jesus is alive! You have taught us as Your beloved to not believe every spirit, but to test the spirits to see whether they are from You, for there are many false claims in the world. But You Jesus have said You are the way the truth and the life. No one can come to the Father except through You, thank You for making a way so I may enter into the courts with thanksgiving and praise. May I regard Your warning that many false christ and false prophets will perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead many astray, if possible, even the elect. So, I look to You Lord the author, finisher, perfecter of my faith saying I desire to have no other gods before You Almighty God. May my mind be sharp and my heart sincere so I may pay attention to make no mention of the names of other gods, nor let it not be heard for my lips. May praises to You be a sweet-smelling aroma that reaches the heaven and all glory and honor be given to You alone. Amen. 

Psalm 121, Ecclesiastes 7:5, 1 John 4:1, John 14:6, Matthew 24:24, Hebrews 12:2, Exodus 20:3 and Exodus 23:13

1 Kings 14:9

...but you have done more evil than all who were before you, for you have gone and made for yourself other gods, and molded images to provoke Me to anger, and have cast Me behind your back--

Holy Father, forgive us, for we have hated instruction, casting Your words behind us. There are those among us who saw a thief and consented with him. There are those who have partaken in adultery, and many more who have given their mouths to evil, tongues that frame deceit. You see those who sit and speak evil against a brother, and even slander their own mother's son. But You have kept silent so fear could come into the heart of Your church so we may repent. We thank You that Your mercies are new every day and never come to an end, great is Your faithfulness. Let us not be foolish and provoke You to anger one minute more. May our garments be washed in the precious blood of the Lamb. May we wake up and no longer spurn Your Holy Word. Give us clean hands and a pure heart as we cast down our idols, never again to be mixed up or tempted to arouse anger in You. May we love mercy, do justly and walk humbly with You our great God and King forever. May Jesus be magnified and receive all the glory due His great name, Amen. 

Psalm 50:16-21, Lamentations 3:22-23, 1 Kings 14-16, Revelations 7:16, Psalm 24:3-4, 'Give Us Clean Hands' Chris Tomlin, Micah 6:8 and Philippians 1:20-21

1 Kings 14:23

For they built for themselves high places, sacred pillars, and wooden images on every high hill and under every green tree.

Heavenly Father, forgive me for not seeing as You see as I busy myself throughout the days. There has been a slow but constant deterioration of the church that causes me to tremble. Despite that fact that there are many who are spiritually sensitive within the body, it so upsetting to see leaders fall. Hypocrisy and apostacy, lies and idolatry run wild in our midst. Help us, Lord Jesus. Some think they are sincerely worshiping You Almighty God but they are seriously wrong. That is so evident in the way many cultural things and practices are being blended into the fabric of what You have called Holy. Lord, we need You to pour out Your Spirit to bring a turning away, a casting down of idols and cleansing to our souls and the land which we have so defiled. Forgive us Lord. There are obscene images and actions all around as we have come to the place where we do not know how to blush. We should be ashamed of the terrible way we act but sadly Father many are not at all. Lord God, have mercy, wake them up as the time is coming and now is here when many shall fall. As I meditate on chapter 13, I think on the destruction that came to the true prophet who was obedient and then was enticed and followed the false prophet instead of You. What a sharp reminder the road is narrow and daily we need Your assistance to stay the course. May we no longer use misguided attempts such as sexual immorality, manipulations and other forms of works of the flesh to gain control which in the end lead to chaos. Father, restore peace and order to Your church for the glory of Jesus and His honor, Amen.

Jeremiah 6:15-16, Matthew 7:13-14 and Galatians 6:7-8

1 Kings 11:22

Then Pharoah said to him, "But what have you lacked with me, that suddenly you seek to go to your own country?"

Heavenly and Holy Father, You are so loving and kind and yet too often we get this sudden desire to return to where You have delivered us from. You are far superior to Pharoah and anything this world could offer, yet it is true when we feel dissatisfied instead of seeking You more, we wander off. Forgive us Father for this is a grievous act we commit against You. Many who profess faith in You have not crucified their love of foreign delights that turn their hearts away from You to worship false gods. I pray for those who cling to these desires instead of receiving Your loyal love. A love that is so amazing and divine. You have commanded us to have no other gods before You, nor make graven images of them. You have also command for out not to take Your name in vain and yet is heard from the mouths of many both young and old. It saddens me to see the lack of true fear, an awe reverence of You Almighty alongside the pride and sense of entitlement many think You owe them. Father as You are not surprised that many leaders in the church have fallen, going back to their own country as You know what is in the heart of everyman. Please Lord comfort those who have been hurt by leaders who were appointed to shepherd Your flock but all the while they lived lives of hypocrisy and lies. I pray for Your church to remain steadfast as You purify Your bride to be spotless and blameless at Your return. King Solomon was blessed beyond measure, yet he did not endure till the end as he went after the forbidden, help us dear Jesus to stand firm in our faith till You call us home. Amen.

1 King 11

1 King 11:4

For it was so, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned his heart after other gods; and his heart was not loyal to the LORD his God, as was the heart of his father David.

Heavenly Father, You have commanded us to have no other gods before You, so this I ask that You do not refuse me before I die, give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and disown You and say, 'Who is the LORD?' or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor Your name. You have warned King Solomon and us as well, we should not be deceived "Bad company corrupts good morals." Please keep me Father from the slow fade as I want to be wise and not unequally yoked to unbelievers. Thank You for the reminder for what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? How I desire Father to dance in the light of Your grace daily and be blessed with Your daily provisions. Father although many may come to the end of their days and not see the consequences of their actions the legacy, they leave behind for others to bear can be devastating. I desire to be as written in Proverbs "A good person leaves and inheritance for their children's children." I pray Father to live out my days remaining strong and courageous walking in Your will and ways so the generations after me will reap blessings and favor from You Almighty God. In Jesus name Amen. 

Exodus 20:3-5, Proverbs 30:7-9, 1 Corinthians 15:33, 2 Corinthians 6:14 and Proverbs 13:22

1 Kings 8:61

"Let your heart therefore be loyal to the LORD our God, to walk in His statues and keep His commandments, as at this day."

Help us Lord God Almighty as evil and wickedness abound. I pray Lord for those who are part of Your body who are being tempted and lured away from the purity of the Gospel. They are spending time learning and following what You have rendered abominations. The practicing of witchcraft, sorcery, soothsaying and interpreting omens, seeking the ones who conjure spells and or are mediums, calling up the dead are practices that lead to death. Lord grant discernment to see the false teachers hiding as a spiritualist.  In this day of glitz, glamour, fame and shiny there is little or no desire for obedience. But it is obedience that is pleasing to You and brings blessings. Apart from Your revelation that is written in Your holy word, You prohibit any attempts to know the future, but in impatience and pride there is the desire to know. This way of living robs Your children of peace. Over and over, day by day we need You to forgive us, we know not what we are doing, and Lord have mercy on those who do yet continue on in these offenses. Grant us keen ears to know the truth from the lies. As we meditate on Your word may Your Spirit quicken in us to immediately turn away, recalling the twisting of truth was the tactic satan used in the garden to cause them to stumble. May our hearts be loyal to You all our days Lord, so others may see, and our lives bring honor to You, Your name Jesus Amen. 

Deuteronomy 18:9-14

1 Kings 3:9

Therefore, give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?

Father while I'm well aware I'm not a king, ruler or even a statesperson I do appreciate Solomons request for understanding to help in discernment between good and evil. I recognize I am a sinner saved by grace and have a heart overwhelming with thanksgiving for saving me, I also know I need Your Holy Spirit to help me navigate these days I'm living in. Wisdom is truly a gift from above that I desire. I ask for the continue ability to make complex things simple and understandable to the lives around me. Grant me not only the willingness but the patience to listen and reason. When I was a child, I spoke as a child but now am much into my adulthood and have long put away childish things and even so I ask that I continue to be teachable. When I look into Your word I see and comprehend in part but one day when I see You face to face then I will know just as I am known. Dear Lord, I pray to abide in faith, hope and love and the greatest of these is love. Your love that enables me to imitate You. May You receive always and forever all glory and honor do You Lord Jesus as my words actions and deeds speak, Amen.

1 Corinthians 3:11-13