A Prayer of Remembrance and Acknowledgment
"I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore." - 2 Kings 20:3
O Lord God Almighty,
As I come before Your holy presence today, I recall the earnest plea of Your servant Hezekiah, who cried out from a place of profound anguish in 2 Kings 20:3, saying, "I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore." With the weight of his burdens, he lifted his soul in prayer, and I, too, come before You, beseeching You for a moment of Your divine attention and mercy.
Lord, You know the depths of our hearts and the sincerity with which we strive to walk in Your ways. I seek to emulate the spirit of Hezekiah, who earnestly desired that You would look upon his life with favor. Let me also be counted among those who walk in truth and without guile. May my heart be perfect towards You, shielding me from the deceits of this world. I pray for Your strength to safeguard my heart, to cleanse it from all impurities and to fill it with Your Spirit, so that I may remain steadfast in my commitment to do what is good in Your sight.
In moments of despair and uncertainty, I remember the trials and tribulations that Hezekiah faced. I understand that life is not always free from suffering and difficulties. Times of disease, political strife, and personal loss may loom heavy on our hearts. Yet, even in these valleys of shadow, I beseech You, O Lord, to remind me that Your grace abounds. Hezekiah’s tears were not in vain, for he turned his eyes upon You in humility and faith. Help me, Mighty God, to also seek Your face when troubles beset me.
As I reflect on my own journey, I bring before You the times when I have faltered, the moments when my faith wavered. Oh, how I need Your remembrance of my faithfulness, Lord! Grant me the strength to persevere in good works, even when faced with daunting challenges. Allow me to find joy in serving You, even when my own circumstances are less than favorable.
Help me to think deeply about my actions and my intentions. Do I walk in a manner that is worthy of Your calling? Do I echo the faith of Hezekiah, who, in the face of impending doom, reminded You of his faithful service? May my deeds reflect a heart dedicated to Your glory. I pray for the insight to understand how I might better serve Your purposes and to live in accordance with Your divine will.
Tonight, I bring before You the desires of my heart and the burdens I carry. Like Hezekiah, I pour out my soul before You. I ask for Your intervention in my life, in my family, and in the world around me. Lord, hear my cry and respond with Your love. Let Your will be done. I place my trust in Your goodness, knowing that You are a God who sees and who hears.
In my sorrow, may I find solace in the truth of Your promises. I remember that You delight in the humble and the broken-hearted. Comfort me, O Lord, and allow Your peace to wash over my fears. Let Your assurance guide me as I seek to align my heart with Yours.
I conclude my prayer affirming my faith in You, O Lord. I thank You for the assurance that even as I pour out my heart, You are listening. You are my refuge and my strength. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray, Amen.
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2 Kings 20:3 - "I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore."
"I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore." - 2 Kings 20:3
2 Kings 3:20 - "And it came to pass in the morning, when the meat offering was offered, that, behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water."
1 Kings 20:3 - "Thy silver and thy gold is mine; thy wives also and thy children, even the goodliest, are mine."
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 Kings 20:2 - "Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, saying,"
"Thy silver and thy gold is mine; thy wives also and thy children, even the goodliest, are mine." - 1 Kings 20:3
2 Kings 2:20 - "And he said, Bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein. And they brought it to him."
2 Kings 20:16 - "And Isaiah said unto Hezekiah, Hear the word of the LORD."
2 Kings 10:20 - "And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed it."
2 Kings 3:15
2 Kings 3:15
2 Kings 3:15
2 Kings 25:20 - "And Nebuzar-adan captain of the guard took these, and brought them to the king of Babylon to Riblah:"
2 Kings 14:20 - "And they brought him on horses: and he was buried at Jerusalem with his fathers in the city of David."
2 Kings 20:21 - "And Hezekiah slept with his fathers: and Manasseh his son reigned in his stead."
2 Kings 21:20 - "And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh did."
2 Kings 13:20 - "¶ And Elisha died, and they buried him. And the bands of the Moabites invaded the land at the coming in of the year."
2 Kings 20:7 - "And Isaiah said, Take a lump of figs. And they took and laid it on the boil, and he recovered."
2 Kings 11:20 - "And all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was in quiet: and they slew Athaliah with the sword beside the king's house."
2 Kings 3:16-19
"And it came to pass in the morning, when the meat offering was offered, that, behold, there came water by the way of Edom, and the country was filled with water." - 2 Kings 3:20
2 Kings 3:10 - "And the king of Israel said, Alas! that the LORD hath called these three kings together, to deliver them into the hand of Moab!"
2 Kings 8:20 - "¶ In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves."
2 Kings 3:23 - "And they said, This is blood: the kings are surely slain, and they have smitten one another: now therefore, Moab, to the spoil."
2 Kings 7:20 - "And so it fell out unto him: for the people trode upon him in the gate, and he died."
1 Kings 20:2 - "And he sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel into the city, and said unto him, Thus saith Ben-hadad,"
2 Kings 20:4 - "And it came to pass, afore Isaiah was gone out into the middle court, that the word of the LORD came to him, saying,"
2 Kings 12:20 - "And his servants arose, and made a conspiracy, and slew Joash in the house of Millo, which goeth down to Silla."
2 Kings 3:3 - "Nevertheless he cleaved unto the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, which made Israel to sin; he departed not therefrom."