2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
Are we feeling anxious, disturbed, angered or disappointed looking around at the scenario in our homeland? Cruelty and injustice to women, violence against the innocent, unfair government policies, corruption among authorities, injustice against minorities, hate politics, selfish and incorrect means of religious propagation...the list will go on. What can we do in the face of these situations?
When King Solomon asked God to make provisions for the people of Israel, God answered with four requisites to ensure the same :
(1) to humble self by admitting their sin
(2) pray to God asking for forgiveness
(3) seek God constantly and
(4) turn from sinful behaviour
True repentance is more than talk - it is change in attitude, outlook and behaviour. Whether we sin individually, as a group or as a nation, fulfilling these requisites will lead to forgiveness, grace, healing and peace as God will certainly hear our sincere prayer Heal our Land.
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