THEN WILL I HEAR FROM HEAVEN

IF MY PEOPLE, WHICH ARE CALLED BY MY NAME, SHALL HUMBLE THEMSELVES , AND PRAY, ANS 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 7:14

"THEN WILL I HEAR FROM HEAVEN"

The statement above could be expounded on awhile.  I will try to be as brief as possible while making sure to address critical points. 

THEN-means that a conditional response should be expected. AFTER people have humbled themselves, and prayed, and sought HIS face, and turned from their wicked ways, THEN GOD says HE will do something.   Unless we complete the prerequisites, the resulting promises are no guarantee. All requirements are mandated.   Prayer without turning from wicked ways is futile!

WILL I HEAR FROM HEAVEN-GOD has a strong desire to commune with us. But HE cannot tolerate sin.  The chasm that results from our sin is not something that GOD is pleased with.  HIS preference is for us to rely on HIM for our everything.  When you think about it, why would you want take control of your life when you can rely on HIM for everything?  If it were so simple?