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Seek Forgiveness Of Sins Through Prayer

Greetings Reader

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The forgiveness of our sins is very important. Thankfully, through Jesus, we don’t have to wonder whether forgiveness is available when we turn to Him.

Today’s devotion comes from Solomon’s prayer in 2 Chronicles 6 and God’s response in chapter 7. It includes a verse many Christians know well:

Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

For years, I knew that verse without really understanding the context in which God spoke it. Solomon had just prayed about the times when God’s people would sin and asked the Lord to hear from heaven and forgive them.

God’s response gives us a clear pattern: humble ourselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from our sin.

We are going to have times when we fall short. When we do, we don’t need to run away from God. We need to run to Him. Through Jesus, forgiveness is available.

Take the time to read what Solomon’s prayer teaches us about keeping our relationship with the Lord strong.

God Bless,
Robin

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