Today I thought I would share the day's reading from the devotional book, In God We Still Trust by Dr. Richard G. Lee. It is very timely.
By God's Grace
Today's Verse: "Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." --Joshua 1:9
As one year draws to a close and the beginning of another fast approaches, we do well to remember the goodness and faithfulness that God has blessed us with throughout this past year...
It is also encouraging to look back and see how our faithful God has graciously blessed and protected our nation. Hear these statements from some leaders of our young nation:
This nation was founded not by religionists, but by Christians; not on religion, but on the gospel of Jesus Christ. --Patrick Henry
We recognize no Sovereign but God, no king but Jesus. --John Adams and John Hancock
God who gave us life gave us liberty. And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their basis? --Thomas Jefferson
To the distinguished character of patriot it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian. --George Washington
May we honor God as well as our Founding Fathers by strengthening our nation according to these truths our wise forefathers set forth more than two hundred years ago.
Patriot's Prayer
You are King of kings, Sovereign and eternal, God of grace, and it is only by Your grace that this nation has lasted for more than two centuries. Use me to help recover America's commitment to You and Your ways.
Patriot's Promise
"You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth. --Psalm 86:15
Thank you Stacy...needed this. smiles
ReplyDeleteAmen! God's word always brings me comfort too.
ReplyDeleteToday, my devotional directed me to read all of Psalm 86 (A prayer of David). Wow, did I need that. I highly recommend a read when there's a chance. Praise God for His loving guidance.
Keep praying about the election and our Country. It ain't over 'til it's over.
Sending Love & Prayers xx
Thank you so much for sharing this Stacy. It's good to hear what our forefathers really wanted for this country. Praying we will get back to that as it seems right now we are running the opposite way.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Stacy. This is a very good and comforting post. Prayers for our nation - that our constitution can remain in tact and that we will be a Christian nation in word and deed!
ReplyDeleteGreat post Stacy! Jesus comes first. Walking with Him is our hope. This year showed me how important it is to trust Him. I am sure the forefathers had to trust Him. Praying for our country!
ReplyDeleteAmen! In particular, I'm comforted by Joshua 1:9. Thank you for sharing this reading!
ReplyDeleteLove this. Thank you for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteI see that word "abundant" in the last quote...just what you were telling me about your possible "One Word" for 2021...there it is in front of you...if that is what God is saying too...
ReplyDeleteGreat post.