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Land of the Free
"God Bless America" is a well-known phrase throughout the land.
The Bible tells us how to receive His blessings. Yet, America is
running in the opposite direction.
By their example, our forefathers taught how to make America
great. Our nation was founded "Under God" for the purpose of
freedom in worship (a privilege that brings God's blessings
every time). Our coins are a reminder of their heart, "In God We
Trust" (where God always looks first). The Ten Commandments were
their moral guideline (the system set up by God for a better way
of life). Men believed so strongly that they fought and died for
the cause of America and Pilgrims risked their lives to be a
part of it.
Yet, today, we see a new breed of would be forefathers who;
vote their wallet instead of their conscience, dictate what we
should believe to justify their lifestyle, look the other way
rather than stand for Godly values, wear as many faces as it
takes to reach prominent positions, and attend church only for
special occasions while having no intentions of worship.
If our forefathers could see us now, they'd surely think they'd
served and died in vain. The shame that has been brought upon
America is heard and seen in the news and is coming into our
neighborhood and homes.
For every occasion we remain silent, indifferent, or divided
due to religious differences ... we have nobody to blame but
ourselves. It's a myth to expect God's continued blessings when
our Christianity is a joke to Him.
Instead of asking God to Bless America, maybe we should be
asking why He would. If Christians don't care enough to stand,
then why should He? Mt.12:25-30, I Sa. 12:16.
It makes no difference whether in our home, school, church,
job, community, state, or country ... wherever God is excluded,
Satan has free reign (I Ki. 18:18b). In our land of the free, we
have set Satan free.
by Joyce C. Lock
http://my.homewithgod.com/blessingsandlessons/ This writing may
be used in its entirety, with credits in tact, for non-profit
ministering purposes.
About the author:
In addition to being a published author and poet, Joyce C. Lock
created the religion column, "Christianity Made Simple" for Peru
Daily Tribune, continues to write inspirational articles for
area newspapers, and shares further in online and e-mail
ministries.
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