Is Christianity the Key Foundation of America?

Is Christianity the foundation of America?  The undiluted history of the United States of America says YES!  Christian values and morels played a key role in the setting up of the government.

Does God bless or curse nations depending on whether or not their leaders follow God's will and commendaments? The last few decades in America show the Holy Bible is very much proved to be true in its warnings for faithful and rebellious people.  

Is Amercia making a turn back to Christian faith and values?  It looks very hopeful for USA, revival is spreading!  Presently America is doing well in global relations and economy.  Also, both the present and future look brighter for the nation's citizens.   

All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the Lord, 

and all the families of the nations will bow down before him, 

for dominion belongs to the Lord and he rules over the nations.

- Psalm 22:27-28 (NIV)

During, America Reads the Bible kick-off for Rededicate 250/Freedom 250 celebrating USA 250th, President Donald Trump read 2 Chronicles 7:11-22 (in video at bottom of post).  This scripture is God instructing the current nation's leader that its citizens/people must return to following the one true God in order to flourish.

Read more posts and scriptures about nations that follow God at:

• Nothing is Going to Change Until?
• A Noble Nation Shuns Sin
• Praying for Leaders 
• Wisdom of a Rght Heart for Making Decisions
• Selecting the Right Leaders
• Better Leadership for a Brighter Future
• Once a Nation Under God
• God Has a Plan!
• Nations Blessed or Cursed
• God Fights for His People
• God Says Follow Laws
• When Honestly Judging Others Is Required
• Nations Should Be Praising God
• Repent Now and Gain Freedom

Selecting the Right Leaders

We need to pray for our leaders.  Leaders in church, in the community, in the states, in the nation, and everywhere in between.  It is much easier to install a good leader than it is to remove a bad one.  Sometimes a person may look good on paper but they are not really that person.  It is important to know their history and how they reacted or voted in the past to understand how they may act in the future.  It also makes sense to check who or where they get their backing from to understand biases and obstacles to achieving necessary goals and working towards God's plan.

The sins of some are obvious, reaching the place of judgment ahead of them; 

the sins of others trail behind them. In the same way, good deeds are obvious, 

and even those that are not obvious cannot remain hidden forever.

- 1 Timothy 5:24-25 (NIV) 

It is not always easy to see what needs to be known about someone or to ignore any faslehoods that may be presented by others.  This interference in decision making may come from the person being considered for leadership or the people trying to prevent the right person being a chosen leader through propaganda and lies.  Leaders need strength, problem-solving skills, righteousness, and compassion when justified.  Jealousy and humility are opposites, but there is no way to know which is taking control of a person or a group that must make the right decisions.  That is why it is so important to review everything and pray for the best person to lead.  

NEW NOTE:

Interesting post-election article on government: Trump’s Win Suggests We’re Nineveh, Not Sodom

Why Attack Now? Terrorism is NOT Religion of God!

    

"The violence of the wicked 
will drag them away,
for they refuse to do what is right."
- Proverbs 21:7 (NIV) 

After years of peace, people are wondering why did international terrorist attack Israel/Jews now?  Back on 9/11/2001 in America and long afterwards, people wondered the same thing about so-called religious extremist and domestic terrorism.  How can one group of people hate another group so much they advocate murder?  How can anyone kill others in the name of religion or claim violence as social justice? After the truth of the holocaust came out after World War II, people wondered that  same thing.  Now we add, how can so many people march in support of or as part of terrorist groups?  The secular answer is that we no longer teach truth about history.  There may be some truth in that, however it may be more that we no longer teach morality and respect for others.  There should be no doubt that  terrorist organizations are evil, no matter what propaganda phrase they adopt to convince us otherwise.

"For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness; 
with you, evil people are not welcome. 
The arrogant cannot stand in your presence. 
You hate all who do wrong;  you destroy those who tell lies. 
The bloodthirsty and deceitful you, Lord, detest." - Psalm 5:4-6 (NIV)

Now, it seems to be all about loving oneself and doing whatever you desire including inciting hate for others.  Sexual perversion is not really rampant among everyone, but we are told it must be allowed for the brainwashed mentally-ill few.  Most people want law and order, but we are told that infringes on the rights of the criminals who choose to embrace violence or take from others who are weaker than themselves.  The Bible warned this would happen as people of faith no longer raise their children in God's ways but instead allow schools and others to lead, thus allowing the devil to begin convincing new generations that evil is good through indoctrination masquerading as eduction.

"The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, 
and the unfaithful for the upright." - Proverbs 21:18 (NIV) 

So what happened to the no bullying and anti-racism programs that have now become more guided by selective or political persecution?  Is the golden rule no longer relevant in society today? We have gone too far, it is now time to choose a side.  Whose side are you on?  What attitude will you adopt? Which path will you choose?  Pick the right way, instead of continuing down the wrong path.  

"Not a word from their mouth can be trusted; their heart is filled with malice. 

Their throat is an open grave; with their tongues they tell lies. 
Declare them guilty, O God! Let their intrigues be their downfall. 
Banish them for their many sins, for they have rebelled against you." 
Pslams 5:9-10 (NIV)

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Terrorim is not a religion based on a loving God, instead it actually is a tool of the devil to spread fear and division.  For more on Islam and what it means, view free full video at https://www.prageru.com/dearinfidels.  See trailer below.

Make the Choice to Choose Life!

With the overturning of Roe vs. Wade and the the decisions about abortion law returning to states, there will be new Pro-life battles closer to home now.  Christians must stand on the right side of this life and death issue and continue to work against the sacrifice of babies to Satan's desires.  For a moment, breath and know that the angels and the unborn children are singing with joy that they have been saved. Then get ready to continue working against wickedness and immorality. 

Today I am giving you a choice of two ways. And I ask heaven and earth to be witnesses of your choice. You can choose life or death. The first choice will bring a blessing. The other choice will bring a curse. So choose life! Then you and your children will live. - Deuteronomy 30:19 (ERV)

Additional Notes: For more related Bible verses regarding this topic, see 20 Bible Verses About Abortion and What The Bible Says.  For quotes from other people regarding abortion, see 15 Christian Quotes Against Abortion.  For a list of related music see 8 Songs About The Horror Of Abortion From Various Perspectives. For more rhymes, see 28 Sad Poems on Grieving with Abortion Pain.

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All Lives Matter to Jesus Christ

 

"The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. - 2 Peter 3:9 (KJV)

In a time when many use the words "racism" or "racist" just to push a certain narrative or get their own way, remember the children's song Jesus Loves All the Children of the World.  God is NOT a bigot.  God does not see skin color, ethnicity, or nationality. He sees His creation; He sees His children.  He gave His only son, Jesus as the Christ sacrifice, so that all could be forgiven of their sins and come to Him.  Jesus Christ is waiting patiently for the world to wake up and seek Him.  He has a place in Heaven for everyone willing to accept it.  Although He offers us peace on earth if we trust Him, things of this world do not matter.  It is the ever-after that He promises us. 

"For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; >

who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 

For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, 

the man Christ Jesus; who gave himself a ransom for all, 

to be testified in due time." - 1 Timothy 2:3-6 (KJV)

Praying for Leaders

As a Christian, it is your duty to pray for those in a leadership role.  Pray for your church leaders, your employers, and other leaders in your life.  According to the Bible, you are to pray for everyone who has an authority over you.  It does not matter if you like them, you should pray for their health, that they make good decisions, and follow God's will in their lives and responsibilities.   

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"I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession 
and thanksgiving be made for all people - for kings and all those in authority,
that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved
and to come to a knowledge of the truth." - 1 Timothy 2:1–4 (NIV)

No matter what political party you associate with or who you voted for, you should be praying for government leaders at local, county, state, and national levels.  Pray right now for current leaders' health, their families, and God's guidance for them in fulfilling their duties of office.  When you do have the opportunity to vote for new or returning leaders, pray before you vote that you make the right choice.  Again, it does not matter which party you normally associate with or the past of the politician, what matters is the leaders' current platform and if their issues and policies align with how God is leading you and what the Bible says is right or wrong.  As a Christian, you do not vote personalities, you should be voting God's will for good and NOT evil.  If you are not praying before you vote or not voting because you do not care for either candidate,  you are choosing to NOT help fulfill God's will and opening the door for satan to try to take  control.

Evil Wants to Overshadow the Truth

"An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; 

And a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue."

- Proverbs 17:4 (ASV)

Satan is the biggest liar, the evil father of lies, and behind every lie told to and by humans in a n attempt to spread evil even more.  Remember that evil can hide behind a good cause.  Evil takes advantage of blind followers.  The devil seeks to divide people and destroy what they have built. Evil  blots out the truth of history.  Criminals and deviants reign while honesty and purity are scoffed at.  Evil removes your sense of safety.  Terror and fear become the legacy of evil.  Evil is a hidden terrorist waiting to exploit those who do not seek the truth before they act.  Evil can hide behind words, will distort truth, incite anarchy, and always seeks destruction.  Evil breeds anger and hate.  NO good comes from evil.

But evil men and impostors shall wax worse and worse, 

deceiving and being deceived.

But abide thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of,

knowing of whom thou hast learned them; and that from a babe thou hast known

the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation

through faith which is in Christ Jesus." - 2 Timothy 3:13-15 (ASV)

Do not let evil in!  Before you know it, good intentions and wrong ideas cost you your freedom.  Be NOT afraid of words. lies, and twisted versions of what is real.  Do not let the  loud screams of a few hide the voices of the majority.  Fight evil! Stand up to evil!  Fight misdeeds and the goals of the devil.  Pray that God rains down his righteousness before it is too late.  We shall overcome with God's help.  Pray and keep praying for a breakthrough.

"Beware of false prophets, 
who come to you in sheep’s clothing, 

but inwardly are ravening wolves. 
By their fruits ye shall know them. 

Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? 

Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; 
but the corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit." 
- Matthew 7:15-17 (ASV)

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Everything is Permissible?

To survive, humans only need five things: air, water, food, shelter, and sleep.  Everyone wants more than just what they need.  Have you heard someone say "I have the right to <blank for anything>."   Some people feel everything is their right to do or have regardless of how it affects others, their own earthly future, their possible legacy/history, or even their eternity.  These people seem to only care about "me and my desires" in the here-and-now. Do they or you really have the right to do whatever you/they want?

"Everything is permissible, but not everything is helpful. 

Everything is permissible, but not everything builds up." 

- 1 Corinthians 10:23 (ISV)

So what are your human rights according to the world?  Basically, the United Nations says individuals have the personal right to dignity, education, health, justice, life, liberty, marriage, movement, property, protest, reputation, rest, security, and work.  Everyone has a nationality or religion and it is free to change either.  People should not to be tortured or enslaved.  However, at the bottom of the iist, is the rights of community and determination of laws to protect society over the desires of one person or a few people.  Even the world recognizes the good of the majority over the desires of the few.

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things." 

- Galatians 5:22-23 (ISV)

In the United States, your human rights were expressed in the Declaration of Independence "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." Although seeking happiness was added, it does not guarantee joy only the right for you to seek it.  Happiness looks different for everyone.  Each person has to decide where their joy comes from and how to pursue it.  Also the Declaration did not mean that individual desires take precedence over the good of others.  American citizens still have the responsibility of  doing not only what is best for themselves but also to consider the impact on others.  The United States Constitution, Amendments, and the Bill of Rights not only covers the human rights, it goes further and says what the government,  the military, and legal courts can/cannot do.  The minority voice must be heard and considered.  However no matter how loud the few may be, true democracy and responsibility of citizenship  requires the desires of the majority vote rules.

"Everything is permissible for me, but not everything is helpful. 

Everything is permissible for me, but I will not allow anything to control me."

- 1 Corinthians 6:12 (ISV)

That is what the world says, what does God say?  What does the Bible tell you about doing whatever you want?  Christians are told they can do anything and that nothing on earth is held back from them... BUT not everything is good for them to have or to do.  Christians are warned not to let their earthly or carnal desires get control of their lives.  Evil can quickly take over your life if you let the devil tell you to just let a little in.  They still need to seek God first and show Christ through their actions towards others.  You must make your own choices and be responsible for your actions.

Jesus Stands Knocking at the Door of Your Heart

I like to hear how others have been lead to a relationship with Christ.  I especially love stories where a parent or grandparent explained to a child who Jesus is and who he will be for the child in a way that the child can understand his love for them.  The greatest legacy a parent or grandparent can leave a child is to know Jesus.

"Behold, I stand at the door and knock. 

If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, 

I will come in to him and eat with him, 

and he with me." - Revelation 3:20 (ESV)

With her permission, I re-posted my fellow blogger and friend Sue Miller's testimony below.

     "When I was a very little girl, this simple picture hung over my grandmother’s jewelry box. I had always been in Sunday School and Church and so I was familiar with the Bible and who Jesus was. One day, when I was eight years old, Grandma and I came home from vacation Bible School. I felt in my little sensitive heart that I needed to do more somehow. I had heard that God had a purpose for my life – and yet, here I was a young little girl.
     Grandmother took this picture down from their wall and simply said, 'Honey, look carefully at this picture. Jesus visits us all. But notice that there is no door knob on the outside of the door. The door is like the door to your heart, and because Jesus is a gentleman, He waits patiently to be invited into your heart and your home.'
     That day my life changed. I opened the door to my heart and Jesus became a part of my life, my family, and my home for these 60+ years! With tears in my eyes (I’m still sensitive), this is my testimony. My conversion took place 68 years ago with this picture and my wonderful grandmother. I always encourage to 'Invite Jesus into your heart and your home.' And never underestimate your influence as a godly parent and grandparent. About 10 years ago, I framed this picture and gave it to each of my daughters and 4 grandchildren. I wrote my story on the back of each one. God willing, tiny little remembrances like these leave a trail of a Christian heritage for our children to follow. My hope and prayer is, of course, that each one of my family accepts Jesus Christ into his/her life (home) —- and we’ll be together forever and ever."

Three-in-Three Free Ebooks: Grandma's Bible Study Guides from New Testament Series

We are all still in this together and we continue to seek God's grace and grow our faith.  For people to increase their faith during the current crisis, everyone needs to get more into the Word of God.  To aid this journey, I have given away a devotional and a fiction book each week.

This time to honor the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit) and remember the 3-parts of  Easter (Crucifixion, Resurrection,  Ascension).   I am offering a 3-in-3 freebie.  Over three weeks, for only 3 days in each week , you may get one of the three different Bible study guide free on books of the New Testament from the Grandma's Bible series. 

Come back to this post each of the three week to get the ebooks you want from Amazon on weekdays Wednesday to Friday:

• The Gospel and Signs of Christ is free on Amazon #ad April 7-9, 2021
• Letters to the Body of Christ is free on Amazon #ad April 14-16, 2021
• Letters to the Followers of Christ is free on Amazon #ad April 21-23, 2021

"I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois 

and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also." - 2 Timothy 1:5 (NIV)

When I read the above scripture, I imagine my grandmother's (Belle) and my mother's names in the place of Timothy's as underlined.  The Grandma's Bible series emphasizes marked scriptures from one of Grandma Belle's Bibles.  She was a prayer warrior, Sunday School teacher and an excellent example for my family.  I pray her scripture selections will speak to you and your family too.  There are thought-provoking questions for many chapters in each book after presented scriptures.  To find out more about which books of the Bible are covered in each study guide, see the back covers of books on Amazon or visit introductory post Three New Testament Bible Study Guides from Grandma's Bible.

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• The Gospel and Signs of Christ is free April 8-10, 2020
• Letters to the Body of Christ is free April 15-17, 2020
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