Thanksgiving for Past and Blessing for the Future

 With the wonderful things we have seen happen in the past year, we should be especially thankful this year.  Even more so than last year after the good election news that reminded us God has not forgotten America.  Revival is breaking out in many places, even some surprising ones.  Bible sales and church attendance are growing.  This year, we can loudly and proudly say the family's traditional Thanksgiving prayer before dinner or we can go directly to quoting or paraphrasing scripture. Let us remember God's grace to us and give thanks for the blessings of the last year but for speak blessings for future years too. 

Not to us, Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, 

because of your love and faithfulness. 

[Our God,] He will bless those who fear the Lord— small and great alike. 

May the Lord cause you to flourish, both you and your children. 

May you be blessed by the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. 

The highest heavens belong to the Lord, but the earth He has given to mankind. 

- Psalm115:1 & 13-16 (NIV)

Also, remember to invite someone to church who is not currently going anywhere.   Many people will attend a Christmas service if someone would just ask.  For someone who does not know Christ or has just become a Christian, consider gifting them a Bible they can read to learn more about His teachings.  For  other Christians, consider giving them a Bible study or devotional book for their continued spiritual journey.

Making a Straight Path for God in Your Life

Do you ever feel you are out-of-sync with God's plan for your life?  If so, it is time to remove any obstacles between you and God.  A direct path to God means reflecting on what God wants, turning away from personal desires that keep us stepping off that path, and realigning our life with His plan for our salvation.   

... Prepare a road for the Lord to travel on! Widen the pathway before Him! 

Level the mountains! Fill up the valleys! Straighten the curves! Smooth out the ruts! 

And then all mankind shall see the Savior sent from God. - Luke 3:4-6 (TLB)

Repentance is the first step towards getting on the right path.  Use dedicated time in prayer, devotionals,  and Bible study to break down the barriers that may exist between you and the relationship you desire with God.  Adjust your thoughts and align yourself with the teachings in God's Word.  Growth can be achieved through  using multiple references or studying with other like-minded people.  Personal transformation will occur with dedication to building a better spiritual connection with God. 

The Only Way to Heaven

This 3 minute video has reemerged recently on X and Facebook.  It has to be posted here because there is so much Biblical truth in it presented in an easy-to-understand way. So many people wrongly think they can get into Heaven based on occasional good works and perceived "righteousness", rather than by praying a simple salvation prayer of faith and then doing their best to live like Jesus.  

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life.

No one comes to the Father except through me.

If you really know me, you will know my Father as well.

From now on, you do know him and have seen him.”

- John 14:6-7 (NIV)

Better Leadership for a Brighter Future

We have been living under a cloud of evil for so long, can we hope to see a better future with new leadership?  Can we joyfolly look forward to truth, liberty, and prosperity again?  When we pray, are we assured God is listening and will help us to move forward? The answers are YES, because our God wants to bless His people and give them a bright future.

When the righteous triumph, there is great elation; 

but when the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding. 

Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, 

but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. - Proverbs 28:12-13 (NIV) 

Will the former corrupt leaders and their partners-in-crime confess their evil deeds, ask for God's forgiveness, and plead for mercy from the people they have lied to and cheated for so long?  Will the citizens continue to fight for truth and justice or will evil be allowed to hide or abide until they can force their wicked ways again?  The answer depends on how we pray, the important actions we and our trustworty leaders must take as we put faith in God to guide us back to His plan for us. 

Evildoers are snared by their own sin, 

but the righteous shout for joy and are glad. 

The righteous care about justice for the poor, 

but the wicked have no such concern. - Proverbs 29:6-7 (NIV)

Lift Your Arms - A Healing Testimony of Praise

I am a healthy person, especially good for my age.  Most of you readers do not know this, I have been dealing with right shoulder pain since mid-April.  I am one of those people who often thinks their aches and pains are stressed or pulled muscle and it will go away in a week or so with ice or a heating pad.  Well, this time it did not, instead the pain got worse and the area around my back shoulder blade was noticeably mree swollen than the other side.  After a few more days of ice instead of heat and ibuprofen making no difference in pain and very little with swelling, I called to get into the doctor.  His next open appointment was over two weeks away but they would let me switch that with my spouse, who was scheduled for the next day and he could come on the later date. This was a small blessing.  The doctor recommended more frequent ice sessions, a short regimen of theraphy, and larger doses of ibuprofen to see if it fixed the problem since I still had good range of motion.  I was praying and expecting a quick healing, instead the pain only seemed to get worse!  However the swelling did finally go down.

O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me. - Psalm 30:2 (ESV)

Since therapy did not work, I was sent for an MRI in May, which showed two muscles tears above the shoulder blade and inflammation in the shoulder joint.  I was referred to the Orthopedist that did my shoulder surgery several years before.  It would be almost two months before I could an appointment with the specialist! I made the appointment and asked to be put on a wait-list in case of a cancellation. By now, my spouse had to drive me everywhere because I could barely lift my arm.  I was wondering why God was not giving me a quick solution, which I was continually praying for.  A few days later, the Orthopedist receptionist called me to see if I was willing to go out-of-town for an appointment in mid-June. Another small blessing that we willingly took!  The Orthopdic surgeon said the old surgery still looked good so he gave me shots in the shoulder to relieve that, plus scheduled therapy to start the following week, and a perscription for a few pain pills.  The shots made me dizzy and nauseous.   So after being returned to in a seat in the waiting area and drinking half a can of soda, I was ok enough to walk to car with my son and spouse helping.  I took a nap after each therapy session once I finished an icing session because the pain pills made me sleepy.  Over the next few weeks, the pain got somewhat better and after about two months I could finally drive myself again.  I kept praying to be strong and healthy again.  Thank the Lord, I had the support I needed during this time [unlike poor Job with his friends and family].

Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, 

for you are my praise. - Jeremiah 17:14 (ESV)

However, there was still occasional bad pain.  When I went for my yearly physical at the beginning of this month, my doctor asked about the shoulder.  I said it was better, although I still had pain off and on, as well as  limitations in what I could lift.  Since it was no longer excruciating and keeping me from doing most things, I said it was something I could just live with [like Paul's thorn in the flesh].  

And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.” - Luke 8:48 (ESV)

About seven months after all this started on Sunday (November 10, 2024) at church, we had a movement of God for healing and help with other needs.  While we were praying for people, I got an impression that I should lift my arm as high as I could.  So I relied on God, lifted my right arm to a typically comfortable level, and continued to pray in the spirit as God led me.  As I prayed I could sense my arm going higher.  By the time we finished praying and praising God, I had no pain!  Praise Jesus!  It may seem like a small thing to some, but to me it was a miracle!  I felt like the woman who touched the hem of Jesus garment.  I feel it is a testimony that although we may go through things and not understand why, with God all things are possible and everything that happens has a purpose.  We may not understand the why yet, but someday we will.

When Honestly Judging Others Is Required

One of the most overused and misused King James scripture is Matthew 7:1  "Judge not, that ye be not judged." It is often used by sinners to make Christians feel guilty for saying something about the wrongness of what they may be doing.  (Even though those same sins are listed by God plainly in the Bible, it may be more prudent to pray for them, point them to salvation through Jesus, and to reading scripture rather than  trying to change them with self-righteous, angry, or condescending words.) This is not what Jesus meant.  He was saying we should not hold others to account for something we ourselves would not be willing to be accountable for.  Another way to say it is to apply the golden rule towards everyone first before calling out any preconceptions about right verses wrong.  

To reject the law is to praise the wicked; to obey the law is to fight them. 

Evil people don’t understand justice, but those who follow the Lord 

understand completely. - Proverbs 28:4-5 (NLT)

There are times when judgement must occur, especially if people have been elected to or appointed to be a judge of the law.  Judges have a grave responsibility to the law and to the people who come before them, both the innocent and the guilty. 

Here are some further sayings of the wise: 

It is wrong to show favoritism when passing judgment. 

A judge who says to the wicked, “You are innocent,” 

will be cursed by many people and denounced by the nations. 

But it will go well for those who convict the guilty; 

rich blessings will be showered on them.- Proverbs 24:23-25 (NLT)

With that judgement responsibility comes accountability to "We the People," the nation's law, and to God. In this world, we will see wise judges and corrupted ones.  Corrupt judges who lie, who take bribes, or provide false information to juries will eventually be punished by either the government  whose laws they broke or by God when eternal judgement comes.  There is no hiding their corruption.  Alterternately, their excellence and commitment to the truth will also be seen, accepted, and rewarded.

Repent Now, Stop One World Order, and Gain Freedom

When reading Psalm 2, I was struck by how much it is like today, not just in "olden times" of King David but in all times current and future.  Too often men think of themselves as not only above others but above God.  They say there is no God, so they can do as they want.  They believe they can rebuke God, be unjust toward their fellow mankind, and can steal from other citizens and nations.  They have no problem with entrapping those that will not fall in line with their plans.  Instead of denouncing their evil plans, asking for forgiveness, and turning to God again - they force their way by imprisoning those who point out their mistakes.

"Why do the nations rebel? Why are the countries devising plots that will fail? 

The kings of the earth form a united front; 

the rulers collaborate against the Lord and His anointed king." - Psalm 2:1-2 (NET)

The global world order is against God and his people.  Those leaders want to control everyone and everything!  They have declared war against Christianity.  Between the first and last verses, God laughs at them for their insolence.  God warns them to turn away from their evil lies and plans or be destroyed. They can not stand against God!  Those leaders are NOT to to be worshiped or followed.  Throughout the scritpures, we are promised that the only one that can give us what we need and prepare us for the joy of true freedom is God.  

"Serve the Lord in fear. Repent in terror. Give sincere homage. 

Otherwise He will be angry, and you will die because of your behavior, 

when His anger quickly ignites.

 How blessed are all who take shelter in Him!" - Psalm 2:11-12 (NET)

It is time for Christians to remind their leaders who God is and what God requires of them and us.  Our freedom and future depend on it. Not just for our current physical needs and the future of our children, but our eternal souls as well.  Otherwise ALL are doomed! Christians must stand up against this evil!  If not we will continue to lose our earthly rights and are helping to send many to hell as well.  That is not want God wants!  Christians, where are your voices?  Where are you arms and legs for God?  Put on God's  armor, pray for your warriors and your own warrior-spirit, and then soldiers get going towards victory!

The Strength of His People

Times are hard.  Unfair or horrible things may be happening all around.  Christians and non-beleviers both feel the pain of uncertainty for today and the future. Although the people of God may feel weak or disheartened, they can find strength and courage through their relationship with God.  God's people know if they ask for His help, He will answer to their benefit as long as they remain faithful and righteous. God will provide leadership to move His people  forward, so they may grow and flourish.

The Lord is the strength of His people; 

He is the saving refuge of His anointed. 

Oh, save your people and bless your heritage! 

Be their shepherd and carry them forever. - Psalm 28:8-9 (ESV) 

Christians will be lifted up from their pain and receive the promises of God; with prayer, supplication, and praise.  Knowing who God is and what He can do should be enough to move forward in faith.  God will save and lead His people.  Pray that God will continually direct leaders in the way that all should go - guide them with the consideration of the people along with God's will in every decision and action.  Recognize who God is for His people and be thankful for His blessings always.

Nations Blessed or Cursed

Many European countries and most of Norh America (Canada, Mexico, and United States) claim Christian backgrounds.  Under God and His laws, these were the blessed nations whose people had all the benefits listed at the beginning of in Deuteronomy 28.  As they became corrupted by sin, purposeful divisiveness, propaganda, false rhetoric, and politics; many of these cournties' citizens are now seeing the curses listed in the last part of that same chapter of the Bible.  Is it too late to turn back from evil to good?  Can people hope to experience blessings once more and throw off the curses?  How can Christians unite for the good of their nations?

“But if you don’t obey the Lord your God and faithfully carry out all his commands

and statutes that I’m giving you today,

then all these curses will come upon you and overwhelm you:"

- Deuteronomy 28:15 (ISV)

If the people of these nations start praying and following Christ again, He will intercede on their behalf to God the Father and His promises will abound once more.  If those same citizens ecoem brave enough to insist that their leadership have real ethics and morality too, then perhaps the curses may quickly reverse and the nation can once again be prosperous. Changing back to a direction of life without sin and following of God's laws as the true basis for justice is definitely the right way to go from here.

"Indeed, if you diligently obey the Lord your God to carry out all his commands

that I’m giving you today,

then the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth.

Moreover, all these blessings will come upon you in abundance

if you obey the Lord your God:"

- Deuteronomy 28:1-2 (ISV)

Do Not Stop Praying

In the video below are 4+ minutes of lyrics of "Don't Stop Praying" sung by Matthew West.  In another blog post, continuously praying for change was discussed as necessary for breakthorugh.  This song is on that theme too, only it is more about praying for self and others instead of standing in the gap to fight against evil.  

"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; 
for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (ESV)

As the song says, keep praying becasue God does hear your prayers.  If your requests are asked in His will, he will answer in His time.  Just be aware that the answer God has for you could be: Yes, No, or Not Now.  Also listen closely to how He responds, as He might be leading you to take action too.

Nothing is Going to Change Until?

"Nothing is going to change until someone decides to pray" is what Rev. Darious Johnston said last Sunday.  That hit me hard as I have been praying and I know many others are praying for change in our nation and the world.  There is so much evil being  promoted while  Christians are being too silent.  We are being told it is not our business or that politics are not part of the Church.  So we watch as devil spreads lies and laughs as corruption prospers.  We cry out to God as others are persecuted and/or prosecuted.  But are we really supposed to do nothing?

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." - Romans 12:12 (NIV)

Fighting evil is our business, Christian or not!  We need to get on our knees and pray for change!  This is our first line of offense and defense.  Our nation needs to return to God.  We also need to ask God how He wants to use each of us to bring about change.  We need to become a courageous army of God, and stop being a pathetic prisoner of false doctrines.  

"And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. 
With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people." "
- Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)

Are you praying for judges and govenrment authorities to make the right decision?   Are you praying for new leaders with godly hearts? Are you praying for family and friends to find and follow Jesus?  Are you praying for and helping those who need help?  The Bible instructs us to pray!  It also encourages us to do what is right and fight a good fight for the Lord.  Want things to change?  Get on your knees first!  Then stand up for truth, righteouseness, and justice against lies, evil, and wrong-doings.

Twelve Minutes with God

Feeling alone or abandoned?  Wondering how you can possibly survive with all the evil around today?  Are you thinking nothing can be done to improve your situation? 

It is time to reprogram your brain and renew your spirit.  How? Consider spending at least twelve minutes each day with God in prayer.  Forget the persistent "God knows" excuses for not praying - how I feel, what I need, when things are bad, where i need to go, who can help, why we need Him.  He wants you to talk to Him!  So ask for what you need, give God praise, trust Him, listen for His voice, and feel God's love.

Forget the excuse of "I don't have time to pray" - everyone has time to do something they value.  Do you value God?  Jesus believed prayer was important, you should too!  A relationship with God means more than time spent sitting in church or reading a devotional and then meditating on it.  Prayer is real communication with God and it leads to real spiritual growth.

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, 

by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, 

will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, 

whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, 

whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." 

- Philippians 4:6-8 (NIV) 

“It has been found that 12 minutes of daily focused prayer over an 8 week period can change the brain to such an extent that it can be measured on a brain scan. This type of prayer increases activity in brain areas associated with social interaction compassion and sensitivity to others. It also increases frontal lobe activity as focus and intentionality increase." - Dr. Caroline Leaf, neuroscience PhD  + author of Switch On Your Brain and books on stress.  For more about how prayer changes the brain and body, visit Renewing All Things blog.

Personally, I have been doing this for a few months and am amazed at how much it has improved my attitude about things and increased my faith.  I walk daily for exercise and I spend the first 12-15 minutes of my walk praying and praising God.  I try not to ask for anything, instead I  use the time to acknowledge who He is and what He means to me.  I feel reassured that my awesome God has got this, He will take care of everything, He holds me and those I care about safely in his strong but loving hands.  Nothing is impossible for my God!  Indeed no thing is too small for Him to care about or too big for Him to conquer!

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What We Need Is An Old-time Revival

It is time the church stood its ground in a world trying to take the Bible out of people's lives!  We need to kneel and pray for our nations to return to God.  This world needs restoration to God, revival in Christ, and reformation through the Holy Spirit.  Listen to the words in the old-fashioned sounding song that has a great message for today's Christians before it is too late to bring salvation to others.  The recently-written song is "What We Need" on album CD Still Standing by the Mark Trammel Quartet.  For lyrics and music track, visit DayWind.

Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, 

my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends! 

- Philippians 4:1 (NIV)

God Isn't Into Instant

Everyone is in such a hurry to go somewhere or get something immediately.  We live a fast-food life with drive-thrus and microwaves.  We can look up almost any topic on the internet and quickly find a viewpoint we can instantly agree or argue with.  We do not want to wait for anything, even if waiting may be the best option for us.  We want instant gratification and quick solutions!

"For the revelation pertains to an appointed time— it speaks truthfully about the end. Though it delays, wait for it, because it will surely come about— it will not be late!" 
- Habakkuk 2:3 (ISV)

With that attitude, it is no wonder we expect God to react to our every wish and whim.   We want healing now. We want peace now.  We want justice now.  We want prosperity now.  We want blessings now.  We want ... whatever NOW!  

"Don’t forget this fact, dear friends: With the Lord a single day is like a thousand years, 
and a thousand years are like a single day. The Lord is not slow about his promise, 
as some people understand slowness, but is being patient with you. 
He does not want anyone to perish, but everyone to find room for repentance."
- 2 Peter 3:8-9 (ISV)

God's timing is not the same as humans.  God knows what is best for us and when we are ready to receive it.  That is not to say, that He ignores us when we ask for things.  We should continue to pray/ask and if our desire is within His will and the time is right, we can expect to get what we need.  What we need may or may not be the same as what we ask.  We need to recognize when He answers prayers, whether the answer is "instant" or requires we have patience to wait for His perfect timing.  

Got Worries? Give Them to God

As Christians, why do we have worries?  What do we have to feel anxious about?  How can we get past our concerns?  

"If you will humble yourselves 
under the mighty hand of God, 
in his good time he will lift you up. 
Let him have all your worries and cares, 
for he is always thinking about you 
and watching everything that concerns you."
 - 1 Peter 5:6-7 (TLB)

We have to remember that God is in charge of our lives.  He has plans for  each of us.  When we go outside of His plan and try to do things on our own or rely on others instead of God, things can and will go awry. When this happens, we must turn back to God and trust Him for aid and direction.  We do this through prayer to God and gratitude for all He has done for us and will do for us.  We are His children, so He always wants what is best for us.  

Too Many People Are Going to Hell

Too many people are going to hell of their own free will!  So many people are experiencing hell on earth right now and too many of them are also headed towards eternal hell.  Can anything be done about this?

Some people are involved in violence.  A few want the violence for personal, profitable, or political reasons.  Others are part of the violence for pay, to loot, enjoy villainy, or want unmerited fame;  while others are just going along.  Violence is usually the product of hate, crime, or emotionally-driven unrest. Who is leading the way for violence?   It is a favorite tactic of the devil to destroy both those guilty of participating in violence and the innocent who fear the results of violence. Who can stop the violence?

"For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and 

hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us"  

- Ephesians 2:14 (KJV)

Some people are lonely or depressed.  For some, depression can come from actual circumstances, things going on around them, words wrongfully spoken, or deceptive thoughts and personal perceptions.  Why has depression increased?  What can be done to help overcome the depression?  Others  have no one to talk with, while another may have people they can turn to but do not feel they can do so.  Then loneliness creeps into their lives. often soon followed by depression.  When will the lonesomeness end?

"Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, 

that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost." 

- Romans 15:13 (KJV)

As a Christian, what are you doing about the people you know are headed for hell?  When you see wrong, are you retaliating and screaming back physically or are you fighting spiritually?  Are you telling people about Jesus and leading them in the prayer of salvation.  As a Church body, how is your group helping to: alleviate the pain of others, lead people to Christ, stop crime in your neighborhood, and fight falsehoods and the increasing evil in society?  Is your church bringing in sinners in to be saved from hell?  Or does it allow the sins to stay just to fill a seat or is it too quickly jumping on a social or worldly fads to mollify the ungodly? Pray through Christ for Godly direction to lead more away from hell and toward heaven.

An Attitude of Gratitude in Thanksgiving Blessing

Does your family have a specific prayer they pray over the Thanksgiving or holiday meals? Some say the Lord's prayer, others a traditonal blessing, while a few have a favorite family or religious recitation.  Many go even further by going around the table and  having everyone present take turns saying something they are grateful for in the current year (aka grateful round).

When I was a child, my grandmother prayed over most of our family gatherings.  I noticed when she would ask other relatives to pray, they often did a very similar prayer.  I guess that came form hearing her so often.  Even decades later, when the 4th generation offers up a prayer, although their words may be different, they end theirs much in the same way my grandmother did.  I am not so sure the exact praying words are as important as the attitude of gratitude sent towards God.  

With all that has happened in the past two years, we should reflect on the many blessings we still have over the holidays.  If you do not have a memorized  prayer or prefer to do a reading to express your gratitude, you might consider reading or reciting Psalm 100 (inset is ESV).  It is only 5 verses long, yet the words truly indicate a grateful heart.  This can done instead of a prayer, before the blessing, or following the "grateful round."

One Day There Will Be Healing

Churches are once again open for services, yet a few Christians have not returned to their congregation.  Some are still afraid for their health or that the evil ones will continue to cause trouble between people of faith and those with little hope in their lives.  Let us remember that no matter what is going on in the world around us, God is still in charge!  He helps us walk through today and promises us a better tomorrow!  So get back to worship, fellowship, and Gods unfailing presence in whatever way is possible (in person or live-stream).  Find encouragement with the Cochren and Company song in video below?

"So then, do not judge anything before the time. Wait until the Lord comes. 

He will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the motives of hearts. 

Then each will receive recognition from God.." - 1 Corinthians 4:5 (NET)

Continue to pray for healing in our nation and the rest of the world  Pray for our government leaders that they may make the right decisions.  Pray for our business leaders that they make the right decisions for their companies and employees.  Pray for our church leaders that they can get back to being the type of pastors  and shepherds they were called to be.  Thank you again for your support of this blog and your church.

The God of All Our Days is Good All the Time

Once upon a time, a popular Christian greeting was "God is good all the time" to which the reply would be "All the time God is good."   Sometimes you would hear people add the word "my" in front of God to personalize it.  Another variation of the greeting is "Everyday our God is good" and the expected reply is "Our God is good in every way."  

"The Lord remains near to all who call out to him,
to everyone who calls out to him sincerely." - Psalm 145:18 (ISV) 

The song "God of All My Days" in the music video by Tribute Quartet below is similar as it reflects the truth that no matter how bad times might seem - God is there for us when we pray.  The quartet's lyric video is available on vimeo.  The Live at Daywind Studios music CD may be purchased on Amazon #ad or directly from the quartet's website.  

A Noble Nation Shuns Sin

When does a nation begin to get into trouble? 

- If evil is successful at overcoming good virtues, ethics, and integrity...  
- If many types of sin become more rampant then morality and a real relationship with God...  
- If false teaching and partisan propaganda become more important than honesty and spiritual truth...  
- If the rights of citizens are disrespectful trampled upon in favor of lawlessness or political power... 

Then the people are in trouble and the nation will eventually fall.  Do not think this can not happen to a noble or "Christian" nation, because it can if the people of that country choose to forget their God and turn to worldly things via reversing good and evil.  

"Righteousness exalteth a nation: 

but sin is a reproach to any people." - Proverbs 14:34 (KJV)

The Bible tells of many nations that were judged for the sins of their evil leaders or acts of their sinful people.  World history, including recent events, also shows the capture of nations that had bad leaders or greedy traitors who plotted evil against others and/or their own people.  They not only sought power or profit, but what many of them did was try to replace God with themselves as the head of everything.  They listened to the devil instead of God.  If you see evil rolling through your nation or your government, you must pray for your leaders to do the upright thing and that God will use you as He sees fit to help turn things around for the people and restore honor to the country.

"And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, 

who are taken captive by him at his will." - 2 Timothy 2:26 (KJV) 

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