Heal Our Land

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall 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.” - 2 Chronicles 7:14

Wednesday was a dark day for our country. We witnessed the unthinkable --- Americans storming the US Capitol.

What has happened to our country? What has happened to civility? What has happened to common sense?

Things are out of control in our country --- and that didn't just start on Wednesday. This has been building up for some time. There is plenty of blame to go around, including BOTH sides of the political isle.

Do you want to know who I blame most for the mess this country is in? Christians. Yes, we have become tasteless salt. The light of our witness is about as dark as the world we live in. Rather than making a positive difference, we are part of the problem. We are known more by what we stand against instead of the One we stand for. Many Christians, even preachers, are more known for their political views than their spiritual beliefs. It is sad, but true, that many church members are far more passionate about their politics than they have ever been about Jesus.

2 Chronicles 7:14 was quoted by many at the beginning of the Covid pandemic. Yet this verse was not written to America. Instead, God gave this word to Israel. God said to Israel, “If my people, which are called by my name, shall 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.”

Our country needs healing right now. Even though 2 Chronicles 7:14 was not written to American Christians, there are some things we need to face. Rather than rising to our feet in boldness, we need to fall on our faces in humility. Instead of calling Congressmen, we need to call on the Lord. It is easy to condemn others, but the answer is to repent ourselves.

Some believe that a new President will bring healing to our land. Let me be very clear: only God can heal our land. Isn't it time that we repent of our worldliness? There are church members who act more like pagans than Christians. It is time for us to repent.

For a long time, I've stated that the answer to America's woes won't be found in the voting booth but in the prayer closet. I believe this more than ever. It is time to get back in the prayer closet!

Some say that there is great corruption in our government. Do you know what bothers me so much? The corruption I see within my own heart. The truth be known, the swamp needs to be cleaned in our own lives. Beginning now.

It is time for Christians to get excited about Jesus once again. We need a spiritual awakening that turns this nation around. God has the power to heal our land, but it can only occur as hearts are changed.

It begins with your heart and mine.