The wicked shall be turned into hell,
and all the nations that forget God.
Psalm 9:17
Lately, I've been inclined to pray more often for our nation's leaders...
and all the nations that forget God.
Psalm 9:17
Lately, I've been inclined to pray more often for our nation's leaders...
As a whole, it seems to me, America has departed from its spiritual moorings and godly ideals.
Sin appears to be everywhere, and churches and their pulpits are no exception. For even in our houses of worship, multitudes of parishioners are living lifestyles that, for professing Christians, are not acceptable.
Of course, no one wants to hear this, especially if it is coming from the pen of a prisoner. Nevertheless, God's word says that He will judge the sexually immoral and all those who practice sin. In fact, judgment must begin within the church. "For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God (1 Peter 4:17 NKJV)?"
As I see it, with each passing day, our nation is becoming more godless and pagan-like. And if we eventually turn our backs on the One who has blessed us, we're doomed. Even now, many have hearts that have been overtaken by sin. Then one day, I believe, our entire nation will, correspondingly, be overrun by evil. When this happens, the "American dream" will become only a fantasy. Our nation will exist only in form. America's soul, however, will be dead.
"Please have mercy on our nation, O God. May You awaken the hearts and minds of men and women who lead and guide the United States of America to submit to Your ways so that they become the political, religious and social leaders You want them to be. Likewise, may You help and humble all of America's citizens, that we may learn to trust in You and walk in the path You have set before each of us. Amen."
D.B.
Sin appears to be everywhere, and churches and their pulpits are no exception. For even in our houses of worship, multitudes of parishioners are living lifestyles that, for professing Christians, are not acceptable.
Of course, no one wants to hear this, especially if it is coming from the pen of a prisoner. Nevertheless, God's word says that He will judge the sexually immoral and all those who practice sin. In fact, judgment must begin within the church. "For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God (1 Peter 4:17 NKJV)?"
As I see it, with each passing day, our nation is becoming more godless and pagan-like. And if we eventually turn our backs on the One who has blessed us, we're doomed. Even now, many have hearts that have been overtaken by sin. Then one day, I believe, our entire nation will, correspondingly, be overrun by evil. When this happens, the "American dream" will become only a fantasy. Our nation will exist only in form. America's soul, however, will be dead.
"Please have mercy on our nation, O God. May You awaken the hearts and minds of men and women who lead and guide the United States of America to submit to Your ways so that they become the political, religious and social leaders You want them to be. Likewise, may You help and humble all of America's citizens, that we may learn to trust in You and walk in the path You have set before each of us. Amen."
D.B.
