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Backslidden

Day 127 Reading: 2 Chronicles 22:1 - 2 Chronicles 24:28 Warning this will not be an easy read. Too many times we don't realise that we need to address some tough topics. Many times we only want to hear what makes us smile. However, I pray that this will make you reflect on your walk with God and see where you are with Him. Today I want to only rededicate myself to God alone because I know I am wanting in some places which were what provoked my blog after reading the above passages of scripture.  King Joash became King through unusual circumstances. His mother on hearing that his father had died staged a coup and killed all his brothers. His sister took and hid him from the mother and gave him to the high priest to rear him. He was brought up in the temple of God. Jehoiada the priest became like a father to him. At an early age, Jehoiada restored the kingdom back to the lineage of David and placed Joash as King. Joash listened to Jehoiada and loved God as long as he...

Prevail in Prayer

Day 109 Reading: 2 Kings 12:1 - 2 Kings 14:29 God answers prayer and yes I know sometimes it looks like our praying is only hitting the ceiling. It can be frustrating to our walk with God when all things are not working out as expected after prayer. There are various facets to prayer. Prayer is a vast topic and one I am continually learning. Prayer is communication with God. Its a two-way conversation with God regarding circumstances in life. Jehoash on becoming King of Judah is recorded as having walked in the ways of God. He did what was right in the sight of God even though he never removed the high places that people were using to worship. He was keen to see the House of God restored and wondered why the priests were not heeding the instructions to get the work going. Lord, give us leaders who will yearn for Your House to be restored to its glory.  Jehoahaz became the King of Israel in the 23rd year of King Jehoash's reign. This was the year that King Jehoash b...