A Prayer for Righteousness and Truth in Our Lives
"¶ And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought that which was good and right and truth before the LORD his God." - 2 Chronicles 31:20
2 Chronicles 31:20 - "¶ And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought that which was good and right and truth before the LORD his God."
O Sovereign Lord, Almighty God of Heaven and Earth, the Eternal One who reigns in majesty and power, we come before You today in reverent awe, standing in the presence of Your holiness. As we reflect upon the life and actions of King Hezekiah, referenced in 2 Chronicles 31:20, where it is said, 'And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought that which was good and right and truth before the LORD his God,' we seek Your guidance and wisdom to follow in his noble footsteps.
Gracious Father, we commend You for the example of Hezekiah, who diligently sought to bring back true worship among Your people, restoring what had been corrupted and forsaken. Lord, may we, too, recognize the significance of our walk with You, striving to do ‘that which is good and right and truth’ in all aspects of our lives. Help us, O Lord, to align our hearts with Your word and Your will, that we may leave no room for doubts and distractions that lead us away from Your grace.
Father, as we journey through our own time, filled with trials and tribulations, we are often tempted by the allure of the world. Help us not to conform to the patterns of this world but to transform our minds and hearts through the renewing power of Your Holy Spirit. Grant us the courage to stand firm in our faith, just as Hezekiah did amidst the challenges of his day. May we proclaim the truth of Your eternal word with boldness and clarity, allowing it to penetrate our hearts and minds.
Lord, instill in us a genuine desire to pursue good, to do right, and to embody truth. May our actions reflect our faith, and may we be a beacon of light in our communities, drawing others to You. Inspire us to work diligently for Your glory, through acts of kindness, love, and service. Help us to be faithful stewards of the gifts You have given us, using them wisely to benefit those around us and to honor Your name.
Heavenly Father, let us not merely speak of righteousness but live it out each day. When the world offers us compromise or deceit, let us stand firm in integrity. Help us to be people of our word, trustworthy in our dealings, and compassionate in our relationships. Remembering that we do these not for our own glory, but to reflect Your character and to lead others to You. In this time of uncertainty, may we find our strength in You alone.
Dear Lord, we pray for our leaders and those in authority. May they have hearts like Hezekiah, seeking what is good, right, and true, guiding their decisions in accordance with Your divine will. Inspire them to act in the best interest of Your people and to promote justice and righteousness throughout the land. Surround them with godly counsel and wisdom that they may discern what is good and right before You.
As we face the challenges of our time—be they political unrest, social injustice, or personal struggles—remind us of the ultimate truth we find in You. We place our trust in Your promises and our lives in Your hands, knowing that it is through You that we find hope and restoration. Let every action we take be an act of worship and obedience to You, reflecting our commitment to living in truth.
In closing, we humbly ask for Your grace, Lord. Let us embody the righteous spirit of Hezekiah as we navigate our own lives and the world around us. And may every good work we do be a testament to Your love and mercy, drawing others closer to the heart of God. May we be known as a people who pursue righteousness and live in truth before You, our God. In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen.
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2 Chronicles 31:20 - "¶ And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought that which was good and right and truth before the LORD his God."
2 Chronicles 31:9 - "Then Hezekiah questioned with the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps."
2 Chronicles 20:31 - "¶ And Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah: he was thirty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty and five years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Azubah the daughter of Shilhi."
2 Chronicles 31:11 - "¶ Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers in the house of the LORD; and they prepared them,"
1 Chronicles 2:31 - "And the sons of Appaim; Ishi. And the sons of Ishi; Sheshan. And the children of Sheshan; Ahlai."
2 Chronicles 30:20 - "And the LORD hearkened to Hezekiah, and healed the people."
2 Chronicles 31:7 - "In the third month they began to lay the foundation of the heaps, and finished them in the seventh month."
2 Chronicles 31:8 - "And when Hezekiah and the princes came and saw the heaps, they blessed the LORD, and his people Israel."
1 Chronicles 2:20 - "And Hur begat Uri, and Uri begat Bezaleel."
2 Kings 15:31 - "And the rest of the acts of Pekah, and all that he did, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel."
2 Chronicles 31:17 - "Both to the genealogy of the priests by the house of their fathers, and the Levites from twenty years old and upward, in their charges by their courses;"
2 Chronicles 20:28 - "And they came to Jerusalem with psalteries and harps and trumpets unto the house of the LORD."
2 Chronicles 31:4 - "Moreover he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might be encouraged in the law of the LORD."
1 Chronicles 8:31 - "And Gedor, and Ahio, and Zacher."
2 Chronicles 20:13 - "And all Judah stood before the LORD, with their little ones, their wives, and their children."
2 Chronicles 31:18 - "And to the genealogy of all their little ones, their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, through all the congregation: for in their set office they sanctified themselves in holiness:"
2 Chronicles 31:12 - "And brought in the offerings and the tithes and the dedicated things faithfully: over which Cononiah the Levite was ruler, and Shimei his brother was the next."
2 Chronicles 32:20 - "And for this cause Hezekiah the king, and the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz, prayed and cried to heaven."
2 Chronicles 20:8 - "And they dwelt therein, and have built thee a sanctuary therein for thy name, saying,"
2 Chronicles 20:5 - "¶ And Jehoshaphat stood in the congregation of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the LORD, before the new court,"
2 Chronicles 6:31 - "That they may fear thee, to walk in thy ways, so long as they live in the land which thou gavest unto our fathers."
2 Chronicles 9:31 - "And Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead."
2 Chronicles 29:20 - "¶ Then Hezekiah the king rose early, and gathered the rulers of the city, and went up to the house of the LORD."
2 Chronicles 20:3 - "And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah."
2 Chronicles 20:30 - "So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet: for his God gave him rest round about."
2 Chronicles 4:20 - "Moreover the candlesticks with their lamps, that they should burn after the manner before the oracle, of pure gold;"
2 Chronicles 28:20 - "And Tilgath-pilneser king of Assyria came unto him, and distressed him, but strengthened him not."
2 Chronicles 31:14 - "And Kore the son of Imnah the Levite, the porter toward the east, was over the freewill offerings of God, to distribute the oblations of the LORD, and the most holy things."
2 Kings 20:20 - "¶ And the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and all his might, and how he made a pool, and a conduit, and brought water into the city, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?"
2 Chronicles 20:36 - "And he joined himself with him to make ships to go to Tarshish: and they made the ships in Ezion-geber."