…if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray… I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NLT)
3 PROMISES FROM GOD IN THIS VERSE
1. I will hear from heaven. - Present
2. I will forgive their sin. - Past
3. I will restore their land. – Future
TODAY’S PREREQUISITES FROM GOD
I must be humble enough to ask for help.
ESSENTIAL 1: THE HUMILITY PART
Humility is acknowledging “I can’t do it without God!”
WHY HUMILITY? BECAUSE…
1. Humility leads me to turn to God.
In his suffering Manasseh became humble, turned to the LORD his God, and begged him for help. 2 Chronicles 33:12 (TEV)
Because he is proud, that evil person doesn't turn to the LORD. There is no room for God in any of his thoughts. Psalms 10:4 (NIrV)
2. Humility leads me to learn from God.
He shows those who are humble how to do right, and he teaches them his ways.
Psalms 25:9 (NCV)
He humbled you by letting you go hungry… He did it to teach you that people do not live by bread alone; rather, we live by every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.
Deuteronomy 8:3 (NCV)
…Humbly accept the word that God has placed in you. This word can save you.
James 1:21b (GW)
3. Humility leads me to be blessed by God.
The high and… Holy One, says this: "I live…with those whose spirits are contrite and humble. I restore the crushed spirit of the humble and revive the courage of those with repentant hearts.
Isaiah 57:15 (NLT)
Scripture sys “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
James 4:6, 10 (NIV)
…If you want to be honored, you must be humble.
Proverbs 15:33a (NCV)
ESSENTIAL 2: THE ASKING GOD FOR HELP PART
WHY PRAYER? BECAUSE…
1. Prayer connects me with God’s power.
In his suffering Manasseh became humble… and begged him for help. When he prayed, the LORD listened to him and was moved…. So, the LORD brought Manasseh back to Jerusalem…
2 Chronicles 33:13 (NLT)
Fear not, Daniel, for from the first day that you… humbled yourself before your God, your words have been heard, and I have come because of your words.
Daniel 10:12 (RSV)
The prayer of a godly person is powerful. It makes things happen.
James 5:16b (NIrV)
2. Prayer connects me with God's Peace.
Never worry about anything. But in every situation let God know what you need in prayers and requests while giving thanks. Then God's peace, which goes beyond anything we can imagine, will guard your thoughts and emotions through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6 (GWT)
Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.
Psalms 55:22 (NIV)
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