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Day 112, or April 22, God is waiting for you to turn.

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Our thoughts today are rooted in 2 Chronicles chapter 7 verse 14.

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If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, and pray and seek my face,

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and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their

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sin, and will heal their land.

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Now the big picture surrounding this verse.

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Upon completion of the temple in Jerusalem, Solomon conducts a service of preaching and

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prayer, and the Lord comes down upon the whole place, with such impact that the priests were

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unable to enter the temple because it was so full of God.

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The glory of the Lord filled the place in a truly unforgettable way.

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It is shortly after this that the Queen of Sheba pays Solomon a visit, and is blown away

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by Solomon's wealth and his amazing wisdom, which she concludes must come from his God.

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This is the pinnacle of Solomon's reign, but sadly it's all downhill after this.

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Next our action step for today.

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In response to the prayers of Solomon on completion of the temple, God confirmed his covenant

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with his people, and makes it very clear what he expects from them.

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He clearly gives them four simple steps towards putting them right with their living God.

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First be humble, then pray to him, then seek him, and finally turn from your old way of

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life.

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To this foundation, the people would be ready to get back into fellowship with God.

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He tells them that he will hear them, forgive them, and heal their land.

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Today there are many people seeking God's blessing on their land, but God doesn't

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deal with nations, he deals with individuals.

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The first moves are ours, but God promises his response is guaranteed.

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Pray today that our land may be filled with people who are humble enough to turn to God,

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and admit their inability to live life to the full without his help.

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And begin with you.