Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land. My eyes will be open and my ears attentive to every prayer made in this place. For I have chosen this Temple and set it apart to be holy—a place where my name will be honored forever. I will always watch over it, for it is dear to my heart. (2 Chronicles 7:14-16 NLT)
There is much that goes on before and after these verses-I would read that too. But God is speaking to believers, "My people"; He is not speaking pointedly to everyone else such as politicians, businessmen, foreign leaders, teachers, or any person who is an unbeliver whoever they are. God the Father is speaking to ALL Christians. We must do as He commanded, and "humble ourselves...".
When asked, "What's wrong with the world today?" G.K. Chesterton replied, "The problem with the world is me."
And me...
We can point our fingers anywhere we wish, but if I want to change the world-I must start with me! And if you wish to make a difference upon this Earth-you must start with you.
If the world around me sees what is flaming within me; they just might catch on fire too...
There is much that goes on before and after these verses-I would read that too. But God is speaking to believers, "My people"; He is not speaking pointedly to everyone else such as politicians, businessmen, foreign leaders, teachers, or any person who is an unbeliver whoever they are. God the Father is speaking to ALL Christians. We must do as He commanded, and "humble ourselves...".
When asked, "What's wrong with the world today?" G.K. Chesterton replied, "The problem with the world is me."
And me...
We can point our fingers anywhere we wish, but if I want to change the world-I must start with me! And if you wish to make a difference upon this Earth-you must start with you.
If the world around me sees what is flaming within me; they just might catch on fire too...