Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord." Psalm 33:12

We are so greatly blessed to live in the greatest nation on this earth. Our nation, however, is being bombarded with such a determination by some to remove all evidence of God from every governmental entity and to tear at the very foundation of this great nation. There is a great need for us to pray for our country. Scripture admonishes us to do that.

God has promised to heal our land, IF, there is a condition, "If My people, who are called by My name, humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 37:3

Scripture also tells us:
"First of all, then I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, in order that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity." 1 Timothy 2:1-2

"Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one authority, or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do right. For such is the will of God that by doing right you may silence the ignorance of foolish men." 1 Peter 2:13-15

"The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord; He directs it like a watercourse wherever He pleases. Proverbs 21:1

Since our leaders have been appointed by God, they are in His hands. So we continually pray that God's wisdom, guidance and strength will be manifested to them. We need to heed the admonition of the Apostle Paul in Colossians 4:2, "Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful."

Luke 18:1 tells us,
"Then Jesus told His disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up." (Read the parable about the unrighteous judge.
Vs. 2-8)

As well as praying, we are to be watchful that we are not drawn in by the enticements of the evil that abounds in the our land and in the world:
"Keep watching and praying, that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."  Matthew 26:41

"Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall."
1 Corinthians 10:12
So,
"Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong."
1 Corinthians 16:13
And,
"Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls about like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith..." 1 Peter 5:8-9

God IS in control and He "...causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."
Romans 8:28

Give honor and praise to God who brought forth these United States of America. And let us stand firm in the principles laid down by our founding fathers by the mighty hand of God! Yes, ours is ONE NATION UNDER GOD! How very blessed and grateful we are! Amen

Have a wonderful Independence Day as we celebrate this land of the free and the home of the brave!