This seems to have been the recurring cycle for the Israelites when they first inhabited the Promised Land. Fall away … suffer … cry out to God for help. For many people today, this is their same pattern of life, sad to say.

It’s a good thing that God forgives through His mercy and the blood of Jesus.

A daily faithfulness to read God’s Word … faithfulness to the church family … and good home Christian training of children are all factors in staying close to the Lord.

DAILY PRAYER: Lord, I place Your Word above all my failures. Keep me close to You. Lead me not into temptation. Deliver me from evil.

DAILY READING: Judges 4-6