From: Beverly French [frenchb@vcss.k12.ca.us]
Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2004 6:06 AM
To: Heritage
Subject: May 30th Greetings

"If My people, who are called by My name, shall humble themselves, pray, seek, crave, and require of necessity My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14  Amplified Bible

Never before has our precious nation so desperately needed the mighty healing touch of God.  No longer is the line between good and evil blurred, but the chasm is seen more clearly day by day.  We are not only threatened by the enemy without, but woefully sad, we are threatened  by the enemy within.

For the healing of the nation, as we see in the above Scripture, there is required a contrite heart that is desperate for God's intercession.  This is a heart that does not just turn away from evil, but turns to the only One who is able to bring about the healing.

Not only a contrite heart is required, but a whole heartedness: "And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart."  Jeremiah 29:13 In Deuteronomy 4:29 is added, "...and with all your soul."

Also needed is:
A heart of faith:
"Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them."  Mark 11:24

A heart in right standing before God:
"...The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much." James 5:16

An obedient heart:
"And whatsoever we ask, we receive of Him, because we keep His commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in His sight." 1 John 3:22

Of those who seek God's wisdom, Proverbs 8:17 says,
"I love those who love me, and those who seek me early and diligently shall find me."

Scripture also tells us to:
"Seek the Lord and His strength;
 Seek His face evermore."  Psalm 105:4

"Seek the Lord while He may be found,
 Call upon Him while He is near." Isaiah 55:6

"Sow for yourselves righteousness;
 Reap in mercy;
 Break up your fallow ground,
 For it is time to seek the Lord,
 Till He comes and rains righteousness on you."  Hosea 10:12

Scripture promises:
"The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
 And His ears are open to their cry."  Psalm 34:15

So, Beloved of God, let us join together as one heart before Almighty God to pray for the healing of these United States of America on this Memorial Day weekend and always.  Let us also give thanks to those brave men and women who are so gallantly serving both here and abroad.  Especially, let us give honor to those who have given their lives for the freedoms we hold dear.  Above all let us give glory, honor and praise to the One and only God Almighty for His grace and goodness that He has shed upon us.

Blessings to each one in the name of Jesus our Lord.