Yesterday was the national day of Prayer here in the U.S. I deliberately chose not to mention 2Chronicles 7:14. Today I read this verse as part of my time in the Word and I'm thinking of how easy it is for me to join everyone in wanting God to Bless America, but how easy it is for me to fail to realize that God is not in the habit of blessing wickedness. 2Chronicles 7:14 strikes the appropriate balance by showing that Repentance leads to Revival; Holiness leads to Health; Forgiveness is the path to Fruitfulness.
Lord, the call of this verse is for "My People" to humble themselves, pray, seek your face, and turn from their wicked ways. Lord help me see that this humility and repentance thing must begin with me. I can see the sins of others, but help me begin by confessing my sins and then the sins of our country. Help us all to see that the path to healing is reached on the road of humility.
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