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.– 2 Chronicles Three InsightsThis promise is not for everyoneThe promise is for those called by my nameThere is a premise to the promiseFour Conditions for Healing and RestorationAdmit that I’m not in control“If my people will humble themselves”How does God respond to humility?If I’m humble, God will guide meIf I’m humble, God will bless meIf I’m humble, God will give me the power to changeIf I’m humble, God will reduce my stressAsk God for Help“If my people . . . will pray . . .”5 tips On HOW TO pray for healingNow you need some confidence to do this, so…In that day you will no longer ask me anything. I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.– John #1. Remember Jesus wants me to ask!It’s his idea!Why does he want you to ask for stuff?It’s how you learn to trust him!No prayer=no trust#2. Ask in Jesus’ nameOn the basis of what he paid for!Objection: “I don’t get everything I pray for!” What’s up?Look close: It doesn’t say you get EVERY thing.It’s says you can ASK for ANY thing.#3 Get other people to pray with you!Doesn’t have to be elders. Can be any believersNo healing power in oil- but a beautiful symbol of the Holy Spirit#4 Believe and expect an answer!“prayer offered in faith”#5 Keep on praying until God tells you to stopAnd pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.– Ephesians Circle alls and always. That’s tenacity!Seek God, not a miracle“If my people . . . will seek my face . . .”Seek HIM … not merely his blessingsLord, whether this thing is healed or not, I want to know YOUnot a casual pastime, in spare moments, low priorityA serious pursuit!Primary focus!What does God wants from me?More than anything – SEEK HIM!TRUTH: Very few people are really serious about knowing God.If you’re stuck in a cycle – year after year – it’s because you are not really serious about seeking GodGod goes overboard for those who put him firstBut seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.– Matthew Try using the format I gave you last weekHow to pray through our your dayTurn my attention from the world to the Word“and TURN from their wicked ways”What does that mean?Need to define two terms!1st. “WICKEDNESS”What do you think of?Evil stuff that really bad people do.assassination, torture, rape, murder, extortion, sexual abuseDEF: screen: Wickedness is forgetting God2nd “TURN”(Heb) means “return” bring back: “repent”Not just turn away … turn TO GodGreek “meta-noia – “to change your mind (paradigm shift)A 3 FOLD PROMISE1. I WILL HEAR FROM HEAVEN2. I WILL FORGIVE YOUR SINS3. I WILL HEAL YOUR LAND12 Practical Ways to Show Humility1. Confess your sin to God the moment you realize it. Luke 2. Forgive quickly. Never hold on to a grudge. Mt. 3. When you’re treated unfairly, be quiet & patient. Don’t retaliate 1 Pet 4. Look for ways to serve others, instead of expecting to be served. Phil 5. Accept criticism and correction graciously. Pr. 6. Don’t fight to get the best seat or table or parking spot Pr.7. Intentionally be friends with people who have no status, or cannot help you, or are overlooked by society. Unpopular Aged, Disabled, New to your country. Luke 8. Be respectful to the authorities in your life (even the bad ones) 1 Peter 9. Pick up trash wherever you find it. Leave a public restroom cleaner.10. Admit your weaknesses & sins to a few safe people James 11. Always speak well of others. Never use put-downs. Never stoop to the level of people who put you down. Eph. 12. Pray for your enemies. Bless those who hate you.