Running Off To Assert Your ‘Independence’?

FRIDAY DEVOTIONAL (070052013) SCRIPTURES: Jer 2:29 "What do you have against me, running off to assert your ‘independence’?" GOD’s Decree. I am writing this on July 4th as we celebrate our independence as a nation. Our forefathers and founders of our nation were Godly men. They believed in God and sought His direction as they voted and formed the laws of the land. Prayer was an ingredient of every assembly and decision. America became known as a “Nation under God”, a Christian nation. What a wonderful heritage but one that is unfortunately quickly forgotten with prosperity. Our president declared that, “America is no longer a Christian nation.” We have chosen the politically correct posture rather than standing up for Christian principle. We have stood by and watched as prayer was banned in our public schools. The very name of God has been taken off of public buildings and is no longer to be mentioned in educational circles. The Ten Commandments have been declared narrow minded and bigoted. Moral laws have been declared outdated and we have accepted moral decline as a substitute. Sins that were declared to be an abomination by the Lord have been deemed permissible and normal. Our media and television and movies are consumed by including what use to be considered according to God’s Word as perverted, to be okay and ones right and perfectly normal. Recently California has entertained a bill that churches are required to perform “gay” marriages or lose their tax exemption status. Where are we headed as a nation? The scripture today raises a question for America to answer. What do we have against God? He has blessed us so exceedingly and what is our response? The Bible says, “Woe unto those who call evil good, and good evil.” We must have revival for survival here in America. Let us join arms and hearts and as a nation of Godly people repent and pray, “Lord Send Revival and Let it begin in me.” PRAYER THOUGHT: Dear Jesus, we need to have revival spread through our nation and cause a national repentance and movement of God. We ask that once again Godliness be a mark of our nation and realize that greatness is only achieved through the presence of God in our hearts. This day we pledge seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness for the sake of our nation and our children. In the Name of Jesus we pray. Amen