2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
What of Today’s Verse…
Humility is not our culture’s biggest asset or most desired character quality. But humility is what is demanded — not so much because it’s commanded (thought that would be enough), but because we’ve earned it. Every year brings another wave of major failures in morality, character, and spirituality. Rather than progressing culturally, we find ourselves slipping. Humility is earned! So let’s be humble and call upon the Lord!
Let us Pray:
Holy and Almighty God, your deeds are awesome, your faithfulness is overwhelming, and your mercy and grace are such a blessing. Yet I come to you knowing that you hear me, despite the incredible distance between you and me, between your worth and holiness and my lack. I confess that I, and my culture and country around me have made a mess of what you so wonderfully blessed us with. I come humbly asking that you reassert yourself in our nation in clearly recognizable ways. I ask this in faith through Jesus. Amen.
Words of Wisdom
Faith…
The Christ Presence within me is a center of ever-renewing life. I am healed.
Jesus was once approached by a centurion who was concerned about his servant who was ill. Jesus was willing to visit the man’s home to heal the servant, but the centurion assured Jesus: "Only speak the word, and my servant will be healed."
When I speak the word of faith, something happens within me too. I declare wholeness within my soul, and healing takes place somewhere in me or in my life. I affirm oneness with God and with all people, and new possibilities become apparent as attitudes and situations begin to shift.
The Christ Presence within me is a center of ever-renewing life. Healing is the response to the faith-filled thoughts I hold in mind and the words I speak.
"The centurion answered, ‘Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but only speak the word, and my servant will be healed.’" — Matthew 8:8
