S.E.E.D. For Today___Pray
Scripture "Then if my people which are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14 NLT
God is faithful to His intent for an authentic relationship with His people. His intent is that we will seek Him and not another. Just as Israel we are always in the midst of needing God as our hope. God offers fallen Israel hope in the middle of their drought, crop devastation, or plague because of their constant rebellion against God. God's acts of mercy and grace are in such a way that it intends to turn the hearts of His people to Himself. If necessary He will shut down all means of support because He yearns for a relationship with us that is reciprocated. God is seeking out seekers those who truly want and need Him, the Chronicles describe the true seeker, 1) They must humble themselves. 2) Pray 3) They must seek God's face 4) Give up their wicked ways. In return He will hear us from heaven, forgive and restore as only He can.
Example Pray to address God with adoration, confession, supplication, or thanksgiving, to intercede. Conversation with God in praise. Properly exchange words with God.
Exercise Read 2 Chronicles 7:1-16 Journal and Talk to God. God is seeking seekers. When was the last time you went to the temple or the house of God and prayed. In 2 Chronicles 7 when Solomon finish praying the glorious presence of the Lord filled the Temple. When was the last time the presence of God truly filled your temple?
Devotion Lord my prayer for today is to seek you. Assist me Holy Spirit in my conversations with God. I pray for the humility to stay on my knees seeking God's face, I pray for the heart of mindful repentance unto God that my sins not be my leader, but I will remain in remission and with the restoration provided through seeking Your face. You are good and Your love endures forever of which I am a recipient of in Jesus Name Amen.
Amen!!!!
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