A Prayer

"Lord, we could sure use a prophet like Jeremiah.  I read some about him the other day.  Particularly, did I like that part about You forming him in the womb, consecrating him in the womb, and appointing him as a prophet to the nations.  You remember exactly what I am only remembering.  Anyway, we could sure use a man like Jeremiah.  I see a lot of politicians, and church leaders, but they don't seem to understand how to speak or lead in this time filled with such chaos.    

I have to be honest, Lord.  I don't imagine Jeremiah would have any better success with today's leaders than he did with the ones to whom he spoke in Your behalf.  Talk about stubborn.  Talk about not being able to see.  Talk about going after things that really don't matter.  And worst of all, there is too much talk coming from most of them that gives lip service to doing the right thing, but not much else.     

So, Lord, if You have someone out there like Jeremiah who You could push out to speak in Your behalf, it would be a good time.  We don't need another political voice, or another church leader voice.  We need a voice that speaks what is in Your heart.  Soon would be good, Lord.  Things are not getting any better while we wait.  Maybe no one would listen, but it would be worth a try.  We have tried everything else but Your way.  Thanks for listening, Lord, and please, hang in there with us a little longer.  Amen."