2 Chronicles 7.  Before we jump to claim 2 Chronicles 7:14 as our life verse– we should look again at the context of the verse.  Solomon has just prayed to dedicate the temple.  The LORD appeared to him at night, and promised that he would at times bring drought, locusts, and pestilence to his land. He will do that because he expects his people to respond with humble prayer. He, in turn, promises to forgive and restore the land. But, if his people forsake his law and turn to idols, he promises to cast them out of his sight, so that the nations would know how God treats those who abandon him. God is faithful to all of his promises.

LORD, help us to be faithful to you, so that you will listen when we pray.