Fred's Devotional 46 :Humble yourself Before God

“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 will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 NKJV

One of the conditions of answered prayer is for us to be humble and submitted to our awesome God! This scripture talks about three things.

First,we are God's People-Called by His Name. If you have given your life to Jesus, you are one of God's people. As such your allegiance is to him first. That means, we are willing to bring our entire lives into subjection to Jesus.
Second, we are called to humble ourselves before God. Pride comes before a fall. Humility says, I don't know it all, I am not self sufficient,I need your help Lord!

Prayer of Reflection: Lord, where am I walking in pride or self righteousness. Where have I refused to ask for your help?

Prayer of Repentance: Lord forgive me for the times when I have gone about my work day without falling on my knees in prayer to ask for your guidance and direction. Thank you for forgiveness and cleansing according to I John 1:9.

Now help me today, to remember who I belong to and to walk in dependence on you.
In Jesus Mighty Name! Amen.


Tommorrow we will discuss the rest of this verses.