How do I give thee up, O Ephraim? Do I deliver thee up, O Israel? How do I make thee as Admah? Do I set thee as Zeboim? Turned in Me is My heart, kindled together have been My repentings. I do not the fierceness of My anger, I turn not back to destroy Ephraim, For God I am, and not a man. In thy midst the Holy One, and I enter not in enmity.
Hosea 11:8-9 (Young’s Literal Translation)
Well Beloved Abba, Father, I am not consumed and I have my being because of Your grace and mercy. My Heavenly Papa, I am yours for time and eternity. Teach me to cast myself entirely into the arms of your loving providence with the most lively, unlimited confidence in your compassionate, tender pity. Grant me, O most merciful Redeemer that whatever you ordain or permit may be acceptable to me. Capture my heart and rule over my heart. Take from my heart all painful anxiety; allow nothing to sadden me but those things which make you sad. My God and my all, let me feel you every moment of life. Let me experience Your tangible presence in everything I do. I offer my prayers as incense unto You. Let it reach You and be acceptable to You as a sweet aroma. Through the grace of Jesus Messiah, amen.
