Righteousness exalts a nation: but
sin is a reproach to any people.
Proverbs 14:34
As a nation, we are at times very naive and forgetful. We're guilty of being ignorant and forgetful about some of our history...
sin is a reproach to any people.
Proverbs 14:34
As a nation, we are at times very naive and forgetful. We're guilty of being ignorant and forgetful about some of our history...
This being that many of our founding fathers had been praying and God-fearing men. They believed the country could not be ruled effectively without divine help. Therefore, prayer was a big part of their lives. Likewise, they also believed that no nation could survive and maintain its strength and integrity without making the commandments of God a part of its foundation.
Many years ago, I recall reading a small religious pamphlet where a statesman was quoted as saying, "If we do not turn to God, we will be overcome by the godless." These words may indeed prove to be true.
Thus, on a regular basis, and not only on a day that's been designated for prayer, I shall continue to pray for the United States of America. I shall do the same for her leaders. But, for now, as I end this entry, I think it's appropriate to quote one of Israel's foremost prophets. "Look unto Me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else" (Isaiah 45:22).
D.B.
Many years ago, I recall reading a small religious pamphlet where a statesman was quoted as saying, "If we do not turn to God, we will be overcome by the godless." These words may indeed prove to be true.
Thus, on a regular basis, and not only on a day that's been designated for prayer, I shall continue to pray for the United States of America. I shall do the same for her leaders. But, for now, as I end this entry, I think it's appropriate to quote one of Israel's foremost prophets. "Look unto Me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else" (Isaiah 45:22).
D.B.
