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Daily Devotion — 2 Chronicles 7 — Dedication of the Temple
“When I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or command the locust to devour the land, or send pestilence among my people, if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:13–14 I’ve seen this passage referenced many times during the past several weeks. It is familiar to me, and quite special because I grew up hearing my mom and her sisters sing a popular trio in our church that is based on these words. I love the verses and the song, but sometimes I don’t understand it. I struggle deeply with prayer. Several of the Devotable authors are putting out a book on prayer, but it’s difficult to think I will ever be comfortable with my prayer life. I’ve lived with an awareness of my infertility for 10 years. Nearly 120 months of unanswered prayer is not easy to reconcile with my God, who I know is faithful. I’ve learned an incredible amount of wisdom during this time, but my mind plays tricks on me. I’ve started to believe that God wants to bless everyone but me. I must be doing something wrong. Although I know I am a sinner, I know this mindset is not the whole perspective of God on my life. It’s simply not true to His Word or His nature.
