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 2 Chronicles 7:14. And therein lies the dilemma. One Big If. How many cry out to God? Some in anger? Others despair? Yet, how many at the same time seek His face? Or turn from their wicked ways? Rather, we want God to do something! Our prayer of healing pours out. But are we willing to sacrifice all? What are you willing to do? Oh, how we must bow humbly, repentant of our own sins: both of commission and omission.
Then, as we arise and seek His face, we must be willing to speak His name boldly. We must be willing to sacrifice all that we might tell all that He is the only way, the only truth, and the only hope of life. Unashamedly, we must point everyone to the cross or we will watch the devastation. Israel was overtaken by Babylon. The temple destroyed because only a few heeded the warning. Only a few raised their voices in a true prayer of heeling. So, where are we today?
A Prayer OF Healing for Our Land
God of heaven on your throne
Oh, hear our humble cry
And do not leave us here alone
Far from your watchful eye
Though we in selfish pride pursued
Vain Idols of our own
And yet, we know Your Gracious heart
In covenant does stand
That if we now from sin depart
That You will heal our land
Together then our hearts renewed
Rejoice, a brand, new start
So, break our hearts to what breaks yours
Open our eyes to see
The bitter words our mouth outpours
The pride that lies in me
So, dark and looming does occlude
The hope that love restores
So, Lord repentant here we stand
Seeking forgiveness now
Adhere to Your command
Oh, Lord please show us how!
A Cross displayed, Your Grace we viewed
So, let us be your hand
To reach across the great divides
That separate our hearts
To rise one voice devoid of sides
Your love and grace imparts
Your hope and joy, a new prelude
On which our life abides
Concluding thoughts:
A Prayer of Healing for this land, must come from a humble repentant heart that is willing to stand firm on truth–God is Truth. As long as we are unwilling to stand for Him. Why would He heal our land while we continue on ignoring Him.
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom He hath chosen for His own inheritance. Psalm 33:12
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