Jul 29, 2014
For unto us a Child is born, to us a Son is given,
and the government will be on His shoulders.
And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty
God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the
increase of His government and peace there will
be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over
His kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice
and righteousness from that time on and forever. The
zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this. – Isaiah 9:6-7
As the National Day of Prayer Honorary Chair for 2014, I heard the familiar promise of 2 Chronicles 7:14 frequently invoked: 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 will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. Yet I wondered how many of us, including myself, have earnestly followed through in focused prayer? Are we just mouthing the words or are we truly humbling ourselves and praying and seeking God’s face and repenting of our sin? I have felt deeply convicted that it’s time for you and me to stop talking. It’s time to pray. And repent.
