A Prayer for Divine Protection Against False Accusations
"And they spake against the God of Jerusalem, as against the gods of the people of the earth, which were the work of the hands of man." - 2 Chronicles 32:19
2 Chronicles 32:19 - "And they spake against the God of Jerusalem, as against the gods of the people of the earth, which were the work of the hands of man."
O Sovereign Lord, the Creator of all that is seen and unseen, I humbly come before You in prayer today, as I reflect upon Your enduring truth and divine power. Your Word, as expressed in 2 Chronicles 32:19, reminds me of the arrogance of those who speak against You, questioning Your authority and belittling the majesty of Your name: "And they spake against the God of Jerusalem, as against the gods of the people of the earth, which were the work of the hands of man."
Father, I acknowledge my smallness in the vastness of Your creation, yet I stand in awe of Your love and grace that has redeemed me. I am compelled to lift up my voice in gratitude as I consider the many ways You have protected me and led me with Your righteous right hand. How marvelous it is that You, who formed the mountains and flung the stars into place, choose to care for each one of us! In our world, there are many who craft their gods from mere materials, but we serve the true and living God. I stand firm in my faith, confident that the idols of this world will crumble before Your might.
Lord, I recognize that throughout history, there have been those who seek to challenge and undermine Your authority, who speak against You without understanding the consequences of their words. My heart grieves for those who are blinded by pride and who do not see the futility of worshiping that which they have created. I pray for their eyes to be opened, that they may see the truth and turn to You with repentant hearts.
In the face of trials and accusations, help me to remain steadfast in my commitment to You. Give me the strength to stand firm in the face of criticism, much like the people of Jerusalem who were belittled by those who turned their backs on You. When the world ridicules my faith and questions my devotion, remind me of Your promises and the assurance of Your presence. I seek to embody Your grace and truth, so that through my actions and words, others might glimpse Your glory.
Heavenly Father, I also ask for Your divine protection. As I navigate through life, may I be shielded from the doubts and discouragements that arise from those who ridicule my beliefs. Grant me the wisdom to respond to each situation with love and understanding, rather than anger and defensiveness. Teach me to turn the other cheek, just as You did, to allow Your light to shine through even the darkest moments.
Moreover, I lift up those who are suffering under the weight of false accusations and the taunts of unbelievers. Strengthen their faith and help them to remember that they do not fight against flesh and blood but, against principalities and powers. Empower them to stand tall in the truth of Your Word, knowing that You are their defender.
As we confront the challenges of our times—fear, doubt, and the temptation to conform to the pressures of this world—I pray that we do not bow down to the gods of our own making. We refuse to acknowledge the works of our own hands as worthy of our worship. Instead, we choose to honor You, O Lord, with our lives, serving You with utmost sincerity and devotion.
I pray that Your church may rise up as a beacon of light in a world overshadowed by darkness, reaching out to those who are lost and bringing them the message of hope found in You. Guard our hearts against making gods of the things around us—of wealth, power, or even comfort. Instead, may we always be anchored in the knowledge of Your sovereignty and our identity as Your children.
Thank You, Lord, for hearing my prayer. I place my trust in You, knowing that You are my refuge and strength. I pray this in the mighty name of Jesus, our Savior, Amen.
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2 Chronicles 32:19 - "And they spake against the God of Jerusalem, as against the gods of the people of the earth, which were the work of the hands of man."
2 Chronicles 32:2 - "And when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib was come, and that he was purposed to fight against Jerusalem,"
Genesis 19-32
2 Chronicles 32:32 - "Now the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and his goodness, behold, they are written in the vision of Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, and in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel."
2 Chronicles 32:20 - "And for this cause Hezekiah the king, and the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz, prayed and cried to heaven."
1 Chronicles 2:32 - "And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai; Jether, and Jonathan: and Jether died without children."
2 Chronicles 35:19 - "In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah was this passover kept."
2 Chronicles 32:16 - "And his servants spake yet more against the LORD God, and against his servant Hezekiah."
2 Chronicles 32:28 - "Storehouses also for the increase of corn, and wine, and oil; and stalls for all manner of beasts, and cotes for flocks."
2 Chronicles 20:32 - "And he walked in the way of Asa his father, and departed not from it, doing that which was right in the sight of the LORD."
2 Chronicles 11:19 - "Which bare him children; Jeush, and Shamariah, and Zaham."
2 Chronicles 10:19 - "And Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day."
2 Chronicles 32:10 - "Thus saith Sennacherib king of Assyria, Whereon do ye trust, that ye abide in the siege in Jerusalem?"
2 Chronicles 18:32 - "For it came to pass, that, when the captains of the chariots perceived that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back again from pursuing him."
2 Chronicles 15:19 - "And there was no more war unto the five and thirtieth year of the reign of Asa."
2 Chronicles 19:1 - "And Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned to his house in peace to Jerusalem."
2 Chronicles 32:7 - "Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him:"
2 Chronicles 34:32 - "And he caused all that were present in Jerusalem and Benjamin to stand to it. And the inhabitants of Jerusalem did according to the covenant of God, the God of their fathers."
2 Chronicles 32:29 - "Moreover he provided him cities, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance: for God had given him substance very much."
2 Chronicles 32:24 - "¶ In those days Hezekiah was sick to the death, and prayed unto the LORD: and he spake unto him, and he gave him a sign."
2 Chronicles 32:6 - "And he set captains of war over the people, and gathered them together to him in the street of the gate of the city, and spake comfortably to them, saying,"
Dan 2:32
2 Kings 12:19 - "¶ And the rest of the acts of Joash, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?"
2 Chronicles 19:5 - "¶ And he set judges in the land throughout all the fenced cities of Judah, city by city,"
2 Chronicles 32:18 - "Then they cried with a loud voice in the Jews' speech unto the people of Jerusalem that were on the wall, to affright them, and to trouble them; that they might take the city."
2 Kings 16:19 - "¶ Now the rest of the acts of Ahaz which he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?"
1 Chronicles 11:32 - "Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,"
2 Chronicles 32:3 - "He took counsel with his princes and his mighty men to stop the waters of the fountains which were without the city: and they did help him."
2 Chronicles 32:1 - "After these things, and the establishment thereof, Sennacherib king of Assyria came, and entered into Judah, and encamped against the fenced cities, and thought to win them for himself."
2 Chronicles 34:19 - "And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the law, that he rent his clothes."