Turning From Our Wicked Ways

2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV

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.

Through this season, we keep seeing this scripture, mainly on social media sites.  God is trying really hard to show His people what is going on, yet are we LISTENING?  Are we turning from our wicked ways? These are the questions that we, the church need to look at. I haven't been hearing compassion too much on social media or in public places that much. We need to love one another as we love ourselves and love God above anything or anyone. Are we ACTING upon this scripture? Are we LOVING unconditionally? We need to REPENT from our ways and start sharing the love that God has given us in a very productive way, leading others who need Him to SALVATION. 

Ezekiel 33:8-9 KJV

When I say unto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt surely die; if thou dost not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.

Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if he does not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul.

What God is saying is that we need to be going out and teaching those, that will listen, that they are living in sin.  If they don't listen we won't be held accountable for we have tried to bring them out of their wicked ways.  This isn't only for the non-Christian, but for our fellow Christians who are judging others or not understanding God's love.  We are to do all of us in a loving and kind manner according to how the Holy Spirit leads us, being careful not to condemn nor judge others.

Jesus gave us two great commandments to live by while He was among us in the flesh.  We need to follow these with enthusiasm through the extent of our entire lives.

Matthew 22:36-40 KJV 

“Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?”

Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment.  And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.” Yes, we do need to pray for the right things and on our knees every day giving this Nation and those in it over to God our Father. But first above all we need to love.

We need to show people that they are missing out on the love of their life, Jesus!  He is coming again, do we want to leave any behind?

So we should be praying!  Here's the prayer for today, you may use it every day in your walk of Love.

Dear Lord-

We have all sinned and followed the wrong paths in our life at one time or another.  We humbly come before You and repent for our ways for they have become self-centered and self-righteous, which is wickedness in Your eyes.  We pray that You will fill us with Your unconditional love, not only for You, Lord but for all those we come into contact with.  Keep our statements focused on You and not allow us to speak of our wicked thoughts towards others.  Let us only speak peace, love, and joy, so that others may see the love in our hearts, knowing that this love is from You alone for there is no other love that is greater, than Yours.  

We ask that you would heal our land and our people.  We call upon You at this time in desperation for Your restoration and healing for all, Father God. We ask that You would bring us into contact with those that need You, now more than ever. We thank and praise you for this and all that You are about to do.

In Christ Jesus' Mighty Name we do pray!

Amen

May the blessings of God fall upon you this week and may your spirit be renewed in Christ Jesus.  Allow the Holy Spirit to work in your life and throughout your walk in Christ.

Blessings Abundantly-

Pastor Jean Marie