Our recent celebration of Independence Day got me going on a train of thought that is not too pretty; but then, the situation our nation is in is pretty ugly, too.
The United States of America has been incredibly blessed by God, because it started out as a nation governed by men who feared God. Now, the majority of the men and women governing our nation seem to think that they don’t need God, and our nation is falling apart at the seams. Gashes have been made in the core of our nation’s being, and government officials are trying to fix them with Band-Aids. The underlying issues are being ignored as politicians try to keep the public happy.
As our social issues have grown, so many things have been distorted, and one of those things is the definition of love. The popular misconception is that love is doing what makes the other person feel good, but that is simply not true; love is doing what is best for the other person, even if it means immediate pain instead of pleasure. The American public denies God’s existence and curses Him, then accuses Him of not being a loving God. If God has been pushed out, how can we expect the blessings that come from being in fellowship with Him? The only reason America has deteriorated is because of choices we have made. God can do anything, even bring America back to where it was; but He can only work in us when we get down on our knees at the foot of the cross and acknowledge Him as Lord of our lives. God can’t work in a nation unless He is working in the hearts of the men and women ruling the nation.
I know God has appointed the politicians, so I will honor them for that reason. I am also extremely grateful to our military and law enforcement for the dangerous and thankless job they do. But I also know that we are all fallen humans, and that only the cross of Jesus can change anything for the better. The Israelites cried out for a king like themselves, and look where it took them; the American public listens to officials who promise to fix everything, and look where it has gotten us.
Lord Jesus, save us from ourselves!
Proclaiming His Goodness 
I sadly agree. Great insight Rebecca.
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So right…but we know how the story ends, praise God! I like the statement “The American public denies God’s existence and curses Him, then accuses Him of not being a loving God.” Hear that all the time. This is not the way God created this world. I keep telling myself ” Every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord”!!!!
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Beautifully and clearly written, Becky! A solid, reasonable opinion of how things are developing or crumbling in our country. Thank you!
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