2 Chronicles 7:14:
"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."
It is common knowledge that the media, specifically news channels, typically sway the public opinion on politics and other HOT topics in our culture. There are many topics that are discussed often. Whether it be financial issues, the legality of abortion, same-sex marriage and many others where there is a line in the sand when it comes to a faith approach.
Nothing frustrates me more than to hear Christians who will only elect officials who are PRO-LIFE and the same people sing the praises towards extremists who bomb abortion clinics or shoot the doctors who work there. If we take a stand, we must do it with grace and mercy.
As we watch the news, it is easy to get caught up in recession, regression, oppression, and DEPRESSION when one looks at the current state of our nation. Some people believe our current situation is judgment on our nation, some believe it’s the politicians’ fought, while others do not have clue who to blame, and some just really do not care. It is not our responsibility to play the blame game. We can keep our current convictions and support our leaders. Regardless of who is to blame, WE can change the situation.
HOW…one might ask? PRAYER. The key to the restoration of this nation is prayer. The Bible clearly says in 2 Chronicles, that if we (the people of God) will humble (lower themselves in rank) ourselves and pray and seek the face of God and turn from our wicked ways, then God will hear from heaven and forgive our sins and restore our land. The reality is this….we, as Christians, have some things we need to work out. See 2 Chronicles 7:14 is an if, then statement. What that means is this….If we do something, God will do something as well. He doesn’t say curse the president, bomb abortion clinics, or use anti-gay slurs whenever the opportunity presents itself. This is up to us and our willingness to judge ourselves based on the scriptures, not everyone else.
So, let’s get busy. Let’s turn off the media spectacle. Give FOX and CNN a rest. Go into our quiet place, turn from our wicked ways, and pray for the restoration of this nation. WE, as God’s people, have all of the necessary tools to see a spiritual revival in this nation, where all things will be restored, including: morality, finances, spiritual fervor, health, and godliness.
Kasey Scott
Kasey is currently a high school English teacher, whose students are young ladies who are substance dependent and incarcerated. Kasey has a passion to reach into the lives of girls in desperate situations and show them the Hope that is available in Jesus Christ. She also is the VP and Director of Curriculum Design for Edvance Services, an educational services company she co-founded with her husband.
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