Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He has chosen as His own inheritance.
--Psalm 33:12 (NKJV)
From the daily Bible reading on February 12, 2013 of Psalm 33:12-22; Matthew 27:45-66; Exodus 31-32.
The foundations of American society and government were laid by men and women of great faith and a great love of God. The Pilgrims made a perilous journey just to be able to worship Him freely. The Declaration signers pledged to God and put everything on the line - their lives, their possessions, everything - trusting in God to deliver them from tyranny. George Washington, our first hero leader, was a strong, devout, and admitted Christian. And our nation prospered. Sure, we had hard times here and there. But overall we were blessed. In wars, we defeated foes who should have routed us, as long as we depended on God for our protection. In science and medicine we excelled and brought great wonders to all mankind. Our farms helped feed the world, our forests provided it wood. Our abundance overflowed all across the earth. Slowly, over the years, our faith waned, our belief faded. We became more assured of our own capabilities and less dependent on God. Our own greatness overshadowed God's. God began to pale in importance in our lives as new gods competed for our attention. New people with different ideas and different gods became our neighbors, converting us rather than us converting them. Now God takes a minor role in our lives. Gratuitous sex and immorality and violence fill our entertainment and media. There are wars and rumors of wars. Brother killing brother, father killing son. Surely the rebirth of Babylon is not far off now. We need true revival, now. God, please help us! Please do not turn Your glorious face from us just yet! There are still righteous men and women here. We need You now! Amen.
Merciful Father, You promised Abraham you would spare the region of Sodom and Gomorrah if only ten righteous people could be found there. Father, surely more than ten can be found here today. Please spare us! Please help us! In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.
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