America Bless God!

July 03, 2006

A few years ago my husband and I heard the phrase "God bless America" in a new way. It was turned around in a way that got our attention, but more than that it caused us to squirm just a bit. We pray often for God to bless our country -- and He has! But when have we asked Him how we as a country can bless Him?

As a country, we have taken prayer out of schools; we have allowed some in our country to limit our religious freedoms and freedom of speech; we have banned the Ten Commandments from public display in "state" institutions, and we have had legalized abortion on demand for over 30 years. We have slandered our leaders when they do not behave as we would like them to -- even to the point of hindering the efforts of those in our armed forces that are serving this country with their lives. And what's equally as appalling is that during the week it is hard to tell many Christians from their non-Christian counterparts.

As we celebrate our country's birth tomorrow instead of asking God yet again what He can do for us, we should ask His forgiveness, turn from our sinful ways, and seek His face. Let's celebrate this July 4th by crying out to those around us: America bless God!!!

Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 NLT

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Posted by mary at July 3, 2006 04:35 PM