“If my people who are
called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn
from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their
sin and heal their land” (2 Chron. 7:14).
Hey Gang: I am a
patriot! I love my country and would
have remained in the United States Air Force, but God said, “No, I have
something else I want you to do”. As I
was seeking something that would convey my love for God and country, my bride
came to my rescue again. She introduced me to a book she purchased months ago
with the intent of working our way through it in this New Year as a daily
devotional. It was compiled by Dr.
Richard G. Lee, titled “In God We Still Trust”.
After reading the January first and second entry several
times, there is no way I can improve on
his words so I am going to copy them verbatim and pray that they hit your hot
button with the same intensity that they hit mine.
Jan 1: “From the
nation’s earliest days, God’s promise in 2 Chronicles 7 that He will hear the
cry of a humbled people has motivated America’s leaders to call citizens to
prayer. In 1775, as it began the process
of forming a new Continental Congress, they called for a day of prayer. At critical junctures during the Civil War,
President Abraham Lincoln called for the nation to fast and pray. And in 1952 President Truman signed a bill
establishing an annual National Day of Prayer.
Second Chronicles
helps establish a model of national spiritual renewal. The book recounts how a succession of
righteous Kings in Judah led to reforms that brought the people back to true
faith in God. Second Chronicles 16:9
assures us that God will “show Himself strong” toward those who place their
trust in Him.”
Patriot’s Prayer **
Lord, I am very aware of our nation’s need to repent and
return to You. I am also very aware that
such repentance must begin in every hear, including mine. Today I ask You to reveal to me the sins
hidden in my heart and accept my pea for forgiveness.
Patriot’s Promise**
Jan 2: God promises
that “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins
and to cleanse from all unrighteousness” (I John 1>9).
Patriotism Defined:
Noah Webster’s An American Dictionary of the English
Language, 1828: patriotism, is the love of one’s country; the
passion which aims to serve one’s country, either in defending it from
invasion, or protecting its right and maintaining its laws and institutions in
vigor and purity. Patriotism is the
characteristic of a good citizen, the noblest passion that animates a man in
the character of a citizen.
In Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary of 2004
patriotism is defined “Love for or devotion to one’s country. Note the change. Noah Webster’s patriotism is very different
from the vague, subjective patriotism of one who only feels love for
country. True patriotism is not just an
emotional feeling; it is action.
Webster’s original definition starts with a love for
country, but moves to specific actions: service to country, defense of country,
protection of the rights of country, maintenance of the laws and institutions
of country, and perseverance of religion and morality in public and private
life. This kind of patriotism puts the
needs of the country above personal or partisan desired, as well as above the favor
of foreign nations.
Patriots Prayer**
I love my country Lord, and I ask You to protect us from
harm. Be with those men and women in
each branch of service. Guard us all in
Your name.
Patriot’s Promise**
Hear God’s promise:
“The Lord commanded us to observe all these statutes, to fear the Lord
our God, for our good always, that He might preserve us alive. As it is this
day:” (Deuteronomy 6:24).
I believe with all my heart that God has looked down on this
once mighty and proud nation and said, I believe I will give them one more
chance to put their hands in the hands of the One who stills the waters. I also believe with all my heart it was the
prayers of the God’s people that prayed Mr. Thrump into office, and I believe
with all my heart that it will be the prayers of God’s people that will give
him success.
That is, if God’s people remain on the firing line
continuously!!! Satan is not going to
take his Presidency lying down. Commit with me to pray daily – as we have done
for years- for this new Administration
to seek God’s wisdom and listen to Godly advisers.
Blessings,
Gramps
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