It is the eve of the elections and I can't help but think about the future of our nation. We are at a crossroad. Tomorrow holds a great deal of importance as we cast our votes. Many liberals will be voted out and replaced by more conservative candidates who recognize the importance of the Constitution and that we were established as a Democratic Republic. But is it enough? Is there more required of us?
Please don't misunderstand, I am so grateful for the men and women that have sacrificed to defend this country, our liberty and our right to vote. I was raised in a very patriotic family and consider myself a patriot! Also, I believe it is my duty to be an informed and educated voter. Over the last three years I have felt like a part-time activist in addition to being a full-time mom! I have written lots of emails and made many calls to my representatives at both the state and federal level. I have spent hours researching issues and candidates. I have tried to make my voice heard and have it say something meaningful... as have many other Americans! But is it enough?
What if our problems as a nation lie so much deeper than our government, politicians and policies? What if it is more than a vote or rally can fix? What if the root of America's struggle is a spiritual problem?
Is it surprising that our government, on all levels, has been compromised when we have allowed God to be removed from our classrooms, our courtrooms, and our town squares? Our laws protect the "rights" of convicted felons and illegal immigrants while allowing the death of millions of innocent unborn children. Our news headlines highlight and point out the obvious. Our nation is plagued by problems not only in our government, but also in our society. God is unchanging... the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow (Hebrews 13:8). It is our nation that has changed course over time. When we refuse to use God's precepts as our compass we wander far.
The only true hope and change is through our Lord Jesus Christ.
I believe that God has blessed America beyond measure througout our history because our Founding Fathers and the American people sought our Heavenly Father as they purposed to create a nation built on His firm foundation and precepts. They understood that without Him, America would not truely be free.
"In the beginning of the contest with Britain, when we were sensible of danger, we had daily prayers in this room for Divine protection. Our prayers, Sir, were heard, and they were graciously answered... do we imagine we no longer need His assistance?
~ Benjamin Franklin
"We have no government armed with power capable of contending with human passions unbridled by morality and religion. Avarice, ambition, revenge, or gallantry, would break the strongest cords of our Constitution as a whale through a net. Our Constitution was made only for a moral & religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other."
~ John Adams
"Let us live no more to ourselves, but to Him who loved us, and gave Himself to die for us."
~ Roger Sherman
In the Merriam-Webster dictionary, crossroad is defined as a crucial point, especially where a decision must be made. America is at a crossroad. Yes, there are important political decisions to be made. But isn't there an even greater decision to be made? Will we return to our roots as a Christian nation? Will we honor and choose God above all else? Will we look daily to Him to chart our course as a nation and as individuals?
May we the people seek God fully and make Him our cornerstone as did our forefathers. Let us purpose in our hearts to build our lives, our marriages, our homes, our government, and our nation upon His foundation. True healing and restoration is possible only through the Lord.
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Do you have a Scripture you would like to pray over our nation? Do you have a Founding Father quote that inspires you? Please do share!
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