TGIM! STANDING AT THE CROSSROADS
Dr. Lewis Gregory
“Stand at the crossroads and look;
ask for the ancient paths,
ask where the good way is, and walk in it,
and you will find rest for your souls.” Jeremiah 6:16
It’s election time in the USA November 8, 2022. Government is God’s idea! God established the governmental system of authorities, laws, etc., as a means of insuring that society could function decently and in order. “Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God” (Romans 13:1).
God blessed our country with one of the best systems of government known to man—the United States Constitution. However, our country is in grave danger of removing the ancient landmarks (Proverbs 22:28). Without a uniform standard of government that is just and equitable, this great country will begin to deteriorate, crumble and collapse.
Therefore, it is absolutely imperative that we select leaders that are strict constitutionalist, who most closely will uphold these standards. We must choose our leaders wisely. We need leaders of integrity who will lead with conviction, competence, and commitment.
This is a critical time in our nation. The problems around the world are rapidly escalating and no one seems to have a viable solution. But the world’s problems are God’s opportunity. Nothing is too hard for Him!
Times of crisis are always a healthy reminder of our need of God. God has provided us with a clear formula for restoration, but we must follow His instructions explicitly. “If my people, which are called by my name, shall 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 7:14).
领英推荐
God is a loving Heavenly Father who is merciful and compassionate. He is also just and righteous. When we respond to Him with our whole heart, He will respond to us. A broken and contrite heart of true repentance will touch the Father’s heart.
What is the Father’s heart? “As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign LORD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live” (Ezekiel 33:11NIV). Where sin abounds grace does much more abound (Romans 5:20). This super abounding grace of God is readily available from God Almighty.
God prefers that we be restored, rather than destroyed. He desires that we chose life, in order that we might truly live! So let us receive God’s mercy and grace in our time of need. Therefore, humble yourself before the Lord and repent. Call upon the name of the Lord so that He will hear from Heaven and heal our country.
Please pray for the leaders of our country in accordance with God’s Word, so that God’s will might be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. And by all means, VOTE. Please do not vote based on emotions, but rather vote your convictions based upon God’s righteous standard—the Bible. And may God have mercy on us all!
Prayer for America - “Dear God Almighty, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord, I beseech you to rule and overrule in the affairs of our government. Raise up leaders who will serve, protect and preserve our nation. Grant us leaders of honorable character, wholesome convictions, and genuine commitment! Turn the hearts of all our leaders, and cause them to do right by “we the people.” Lead us in the path of righteousness for your name’s sake.”
Preamble to The Constitution of the United States of America
“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”
God bless the USA!