Bible Reading: Daniel 9:11-13
Daniel 9: 13 Just as it is written in the Law of Moses, all this disaster has come on us, yet we have not sought the favor of the Lord our God by turning from our sins and giving attention to your truth.
We need to realize that Israel suffered because under the old covenant curses came upon them when they transgressed the laws of Moses. They constantly fell short of God's standards for them. In our dispensation, we all also fall short of God's glory. But praise God for Jesus' death on the cross. His blood became the ultimate payment for sin. We have been redeemed from the curse of the law and God is no longer pouring out judgement on us.
He is no longer sending disaster to punish us or our nation when we sin. However, sin has consequences and people and nations reap the consequences of their bad choices. Regardless of what bad choices you have made, there's a place for God's mercy. Like Daniel did, ask God for his merciful intervention, not because you qualify but because he is a God of mercy and see him deliver you. Awesome God !