In 2003, President George W. Bush stated that he relied on prayer and his faith in God to help get him through each day.
But before that, in 1992, when Mississippi Governor, Kirk Fordice, stated unreservedly “America is a Christian nation” the response bordered on hysteria. But before that, Congress declared 1983 to be the “Year of the Bible” — stating that the Bible, the Word of God, has made a unique contribution in shaping the US as a distinctive and blessed nation....Biblical teaching inspired concepts of civil government that are contained in our Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the US (Public Law 97-280, Stat. 1211, approved 10/4/1982). But before that, Former Chief Justice Earl Warren, 1954, said regarding the history of our country and the documents/charter exhibit the same objective: “A Christian land governed by Christian principles...” But before that, Abraham Lincoln on April 30, 1863, appointed a National Fast Day and declared, “It is the duty of nations as well as men to own their dependence upon the overruling power of God, to confess their sins and transgressions in humble sorrow yet with assured hope that genuine repentance will lead to mercy and pardon, and to recognize the sublime truth, announced in the Holy Scriptures and proven by all history: that nations only are blessed whose God is the Lord.”. But before that, George Washington, in his Thanksgiving Proclamation issued on Oct 3, 1789 said, “It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly implore his protection and favor.” But before that, the Mayflower Compact 1620 was a covenant “in the presence of God,” “In the name of God, Amen...by the Grace of God...have undertaken for the glory of God and advancement of the Christian faith.” But before that, John Calvin wrote to the King of France in 1536, "Now, that king who in ruling over his realm does not serve God’s glory exercises not kingly rule but brigandage [oppression]. Furthermore, he is deceived who looks for enduring prosperity in his kingdom when it is not ruled by God’s scepter, that is, his Holy Word; for the heavenly oracle that proclaims that ’where prophecy fails the people are scattered’ (Prov. 29:18) cannot lie." But before…long before that Psalm 33:12 says, "Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD!"
As you and your family celebrate Independence Day remember those who are serving our nation in the military, remember those who have lost their lives fighting for our nation, remember those who are in leadership, but most of all remember that our great nation serves an even greater God, the creator and ruler of all things.
May God continue to shed his magnificent grace on the United States of America.
--Pastor Brent
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