A Prayer for Righteousness and Redemption
"¶ But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die." - Ezekiel 18:24
O Heavenly Father,
As I come before You today, I bow my heart in reverence and humility, aware of the weight of Your words given to us through the prophet Ezekiel. Your scripture in Ezekiel 18:24 reminds us of the seriousness of our choices and the depth of our relationship with You. I am reminded of the righteous path that I am called to walk, yet I also recognize the peril of straying from that path. ‘But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doeth, shall he live?’ Lord, these words echo in my spirit as a warning against complacency and sin.
I come before You not only with a sense of awe but also with a heart thankful for Your grace and mercy that are extended to us, even in our times of weakness. I pray that You would help me to abide in Your righteousness, that I may never take for granted the victory that I have through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Help me to remember that righteousness is not merely an attribute but a lifestyle - one that requires my constant attention and devotion.
As I meditate on the latter portion of the verse, where it states, ‘All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die,’ I find myself earnestly pleading for sincerity in my walk with You. Lord, make me aware of any areas in my life where I may inadvertently be straying from Your statutes. Grant me the discernment to recognize sin when it rises to challenge my integrity, so that I might turn back to You before it leads me astray.
Father, let my heart be steadfast in righteousness, and should I ever find myself in a state of iniquity, remind me of the cost of my rebellion. Lord, I do not want to be the one whose past obedience is erased by present disobedience. I long to hear the words “well done” when I stand before You, and I recognize that requires a continual obedience to Your will. Help me, O God, to remember that my actions today shape my tomorrow.
You are a God of justice and a God of mercy. Even in my failures, You stand ready to forgive and to restore. Help me to always come back to You, forsaking my sins and turning my heart towards repentance. May my sorrow for sin bring forth life and not death, as promised in your Word. Help me to remember that no matter how far I stray, Your arms are always wide open to receive me back when I humble myself before You.
Lord, I lift up to You those who may feel lost or are struggling with past mistakes and the weight of guilt. May they find hope in Your unfailing love and the assurance that redemption is always possible through Christ. Encourage their hearts to turn away from iniquity and embrace the path of righteousness, knowing that You are a God who delights in the restoration of souls.
As we strive to live righteously, may our lives reflect Your light in a world that often dwells in darkness. Empower us to be beacons of hope, standing firm against temptation and encouraging others to seek Your face. We pray that through our example, many will come to know the joy of living in Your righteousness.
Thank You for Your words that pierce our hearts and draw us closer to You. Help us to remain vigilant as we navigate this journey of faith, and may we always choose righteousness over iniquity.
In the precious name of Jesus, we ask for strength and grace,
Amen.
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Ezekiel 18:24 - "¶ But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die."
"¶ But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die." - Ezekiel 18:24
Ezekiel 24:18 - "So I spake unto the people in the morning: and at even my wife died; and I did in the morning as I was commanded."
Ezekiel 24:24 - "Thus Ezekiel is unto you a sign: according to all that he hath done shall ye do: and when this cometh, ye shall know that I am the Lord GOD."
"So I spake unto the people in the morning: and at even my wife died; and I did in the morning as I was commanded." - Ezekiel 24:18
Genesis 24-18
Genesis 18-24
Ezekiel 24:15 - "¶ Also the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,"
Ezekiel 18:5 - "¶ But if a man be just, and do that which is lawful and right,"
Ezekiel 24:20 - "Then I answered them, The word of the LORD came unto me, saying,"
Ezekiel 21:18 - "¶ The word of the LORD came unto me again, saying,"
Ezekiel 18:1 - "The word of the LORD came unto me again, saying,"
Ezekiel 12:24 - "For there shall be no more any vain vision nor flattering divination within the house of Israel."
1 Chronicles 24:18 - "The three and twentieth to Delaiah, the four and twentieth to Maaziah."
Joshua 18:24 - "And Chephar-haammonai, and Ophni, and Gaba; twelve cities with their villages:"
Ezekiel 24:4 - "Gather the pieces thereof into it, even every good piece, the thigh, and the shoulder; fill it with the choice bones."
Leviticus 24:18 - "And he that killeth a beast shall make it good; beast for beast."
Ezekiel 42:18 - "He measured the south side, five hundred reeds, with the measuring reed."
Ezekiel 40:18 - "And the pavement by the side of the gates over against the length of the gates was the lower pavement."
Ezekiel 24:26 - "That he that escapeth in that day shall come unto thee, to cause thee to hear it with thine ears?"
Ezekiel 48:24 - "And by the border of Benjamin, from the east side unto the west side, Simeon shall have a portion."
Ezekiel 45:24 - "And he shall prepare a meat offering of an ephah for a bullock, and an ephah for a ram, and an hin of oil for an ephah."
Ezekiel 34:24 - "And I the LORD will be their God, and my servant David a prince among them; I the LORD have spoken it."
1 Samuel 18:24 - "And the servants of Saul told him, saying, On this manner spake David."
Ezekiel 10:18 - "Then the glory of the LORD departed from off the threshold of the house, and stood over the cherubims."
Ezekiel 46:24 - "Then said he unto me, These are the places of them that boil, where the ministers of the house shall boil the sacrifice of the people."
Ezekiel 24:9 - "Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe to the bloody city! I will even make the pile for fire great."
Ezekiel 24:19 - "¶ And the people said unto me, Wilt thou not tell us what these things are to us, that thou doest so?"
Matthew 24:18 - "Neither let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes."
John 18:24 - "Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest."