“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths.” Proverbs 3: 4-5(NKJV)
What is the motto of the United States? The answer can be found on any coin or bill. “In God We Trust.” In 1955 Congress passed a bill to put these words on all US currency. The bill passed with bipartisan support and was signed into law by President Eisenhower.
We live in a wonderful country. But it is a country which is plagued with many complex problems. What is the answer? Who can we trust? Our motto says that we can trust God.
The Bible describes God as all wise, all powerful, all knowing, and abounding in love. God is faithful, and He hears our prayers. Our God is trustworthy.
I can’t tell you the answer to our country’s problems. But I would like to suggest a first step. Prayer.
The Fourth of July is approaching and we are ready for fireworks, parades, and hots dogs. Let’s add one more tradition to our Fourth of July celebration. Let’s take time to pray for our nation.
In 1955 the members of Congress put aside their differences and agreed on one thing: In God We trust. In 2025, let us do the same thing.
Happy Fourth of July!
Thank you, Diane, for turning our focus to where it needs to be - prayer. The first and most important step in tackling any problem, large or small, personal or national. Payer FIRST!
ReplyDeleteOops, PRAYER first!
ReplyDeleteThis is a sweet 4th of July ceremony, or commemoration, we have done in our family. Perhaps others might adopt it as their own?
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So true we even know what the Bible says We need to practice we believe.
ReplyDeleteGod is the answer. Thanks Diane for sharing!