Lord -
A prophet’s words echo across time…breaking out like fire and devouring the untruths within us.
Open our hearts to hear difficult words.
Forgive us for turning justice into wormwood, for bringing righteousness to the ground. Forgive us for taking bribes and abhorring those who speak truth. Forgive us for trampling on the poor and pushing aside the needy among our gates.
You know our transgressions and the depth of our sin. Be gracious to us as we seek You and live…as we seek good and not evil…as we hate evil and love good…as we establish justice.
Be with us as we hear the truth of a prophet and turn toward You for forgiveness and life.
Amen.