As we’re praying through Amos, we’re reminded of the idea that judgement begins with the house of God. Pray this quick prayer for mercy, adding your own words to it, as well. Then share it to Facebook, Linkedin or Twitter.

Prayer

Father, have mercy on Your people.  We know that judgement begins with the house of God (1 Peter 4:17). You said the people are ripe for judgement, so we intercede for them. Change Your plans!  Rather than there being tears of loss, grant them tears of repentance. Grant them godly sorrow. Lord, have mercy on Your people.

Amos 8:1-3

This is what the Sovereign Lord showed me: a basket of ripe fruit.  “What do you see, Amos?” he asked. “A basket of ripe fruit,” I answered. Then the Lord said to me, “The time is ripe for my people Israel; I will spare them no longer. “In that day,” declares the Sovereign Lord, “the songs in the temple will turn to wailing.  Many, many bodies—flung everywhere! Silence!”

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