Wow here we are another birthday for the good ol' US of A. Time for us all to take the day off, cook on the outdoor grill, hamburgers, hot dogs (nothing says America like grilled hotdogs) potatoe salad, some good ole 'nanna puddin'. Talking and being with friends and family. Then going and watching the night sky light up with fire works. Yes this is how we celebrate America.
But what are we celebrating? Freedom? Our way of life? The fact that here in America anyone can be someone? The freedoms that our forefathers fought and died for?
There is a move in this country that is trying to tell us that our forefathers were not Christians, they were something else, anything else. They try and leave out God, Jesus and anything from Him from our history. But that is a hard thing to do, without just plain ole lying. That , it seems, is not below them.
I recently had a conversation with someone on line about how this country was founded. He told me that George Washington was not a man of faith. He said that because he owned slaves, then he could not protest Christ in those days, then he went on to tell me about the weird religions that Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin and others were into. I went on line and found some quotes from these men that talked about there faith in God, Jesus, Our Father.............and asked this gentleman who then they were reffering to.
My Pastor spoke this morning about our countries rich history , and how God had his hand in this country from the beginning. He had many quotes of former Presidents that had attributed the USA's blessings, victories and sucess dierctly from God. Abraham Lincoln called for a day of fasting and prayer for God to help us realign as a single country after the war between the states. A sitting president called for a day of fasting and prayer!!!!! He did not say, pray to whoever you want, they are all just different pathways to the same deity. He said he wanted to set aside a day to fast and pray that GOD would help our country put aside our differences and rejoin us as a country. He did not say, Buddah, he did not say to get into any religious position to be alightened, He said to fast and pray to GOD.
This leads me to one question: What has happened to our country? What has been done to us? Who is at fault for the vast difference in our country today? Easy, We the church have failed. You can blame Democrats, you can blame the taking prayer out of schools, you can blame liberalism, feminism, the seeking of fortune, sex, adultry, violence, drugs, rock and roll, country music, dancing, those that assume they are born gay, the way your parents raised you, alchocal, drugs, freedom, you can blame ANYTHING, but the truth is: The Church (you and me) has failed.
It's time to stop this. It is time to call black black, and sin sin. It is time to tell others that we are sorry for allowing these things to control us and take our focus off God. It is time to shout from the rooftops that Jesus saves.
I am so proud of our Govenor here in Texas. Think what you want of him, but Gov, Rick Perry has called for a day to fast and pray for our nation. Saturday Aug, 6th in Houston in Reliant Stadium (were the Texans play) there will be a prayer meeting for our nation. There are over 60,000 expected, and I want to be there. This would be the largest meeting of christians coming togather for prayer and repentence and fasting that I have ever seen and many if not all of you, too. This is not about politics, there will be no speeches, there will be no "register as a republician to vote" Oppertunities, no Sarah Palin or Bachman, (as far as I know) will not be there trying to get votes. I don't know if the Gov, will be there or not, but have been told there will be no politics at all. It will be about crying to God and praying for our country, because if you are like me, you know this country is in the worst shape in my life. Not just politically, economicly, or socially, but spiritually. Where have morals gone in this country? Why is God not in the picture? Easy, because the church has failed. It is time we start to turn the tide, to show the world that yes we have failed, but our God is full of grace, and He told us that : "If the church turn from our wicked ways, acknowledge Him and seek His face, He will save our land." I want to seek His face, I want Him to save MY land, I want Him to work through me, to save my country, I want HIS will, not a politicans will on where this country is headed.
I love this country, I served 4 years in the US Navy to defend it from all enemies forgein and domestic...........this is my home, and I see it being destroyed by sin. Sin I sat and watched take ahold and shook my head in disgust complaining and doing nothing to help. I, and you of the church have failed this country, stand up and be counted, and start to reverse the direction the USA is headed. I will not sit anymore and watch, I will do something. Are you as tired of the "same ole thing" as I?
Then do something about it, if you cannot attend this event in Houston, then pray at home, meet at someones home at your church and pray for this country like you have never prayed before. God wants to do something for our land, but needs prayers to go out. Did you know if no one prayes then God's hands are tied? He wants us to pray to Him to answer our problems and concerns, for that is how we grow in our walk and faith in Him. One answered prayer, is worth so much to us, it is so easy to trust when God answered last time, why would He not this time? Put God to the test, He won't let us down. Really have had enough with politicians, then let them go and start putting your trust in Him. He is not asking for your vote, your dollars, your support, He is asking you to trust Him. All He wants is everything you got. Then He'll give it back to you, pressed down, shaken togather and running over.
Please, we cannot wait another minute. It is SO late, we must be about our Fathers business, and tell those that are blind that He is the only answer. There are so many looking seeking we have what they are looking for, we just have to show them
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