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August 12, 2024 Devotional Post a Comment

One Nation Under God

Opening Verse

“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.” — Psalm 33:12, KJV

Introduction

The phrase “One Nation Under God” is more than just a line in a pledge; it’s a declaration of our foundation. Yet, many are quick to argue that religion and politics should not mix. The truth is, this debate isn’t really about religion. It’s about the acknowledgment that without God, a nation ceases to be what it was meant to be.

Devotional Story

Consider the history of nations that have removed God from their core. These nations often find themselves in moral decay, instability, and confusion. When a nation acknowledges God, it aligns itself with a higher standard, one that transcends human wisdom and law. This alignment brings blessing, order, and purpose.

Imagine a country where God is no longer recognized. Its laws and ethics would be founded on shifting sands, changing with every wave of cultural trends. Without a divine moral compass, the nation drifts, lost in a sea of uncertainty.

On the other hand, a nation under God is one that recognizes the source of true justice and morality. It is a nation that can stand firm, knowing that its foundation is unshakeable because it rests on the eternal truths of God.

What This Means

When we say “One Nation Under God,” we are not imposing religion; we are acknowledging the necessity of divine guidance in maintaining the fabric of our nation. Without God, we are without true direction. A nation without God is like a body without a soul—alive, but not truly living.

Think About This

Are we as a nation acknowledging God in our decisions, laws, and daily life? Or are we trying to build a nation on human wisdom alone, forgetting the divine foundation that truly sustains us?

Prayer

Heavenly Father, we pray for our nation, that it may return to You as its foundation. Help us to remember that without You, we are lost. Guide our leaders and our people to seek Your wisdom in all things, that we may truly be One Nation Under God. Amen.

Closing Verse

“Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.” — Proverbs 14:34, KJV

October 16, 2023 Devotional Post a Comment

The Tug-of-War Within: Overcoming Flesh to Serve the Spirit

For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. Galatians 5:17 (KJV)

Devotional

Sometimes it feels like life is an uphill battle, doesn’t it? You want to do the right thing, be a good person, maybe even be closer to God. But distractions are everywhere—parties, substances, negative influences. They tug at you, trying to pull you away from what you know is right.The Bible has a simple but powerful message about this. In Galatians 5:17, it says that our human desires are always in conflict with what the Holy Spirit wants for us. It’s like there’s a tug-of-war going on inside us. This isn’t a new struggle; it’s as old as humanity itself. But take heart in knowing that God gave us a guidebook to navigate these struggles—the Bible. In Ephesians 6:12, it’s said,
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Ephesians 6:12 (KJV)
You’re not just fighting earthly temptations; it’s a spiritual battle. Galatians 5:17 lays it out clearly: our human wants and God’s Spirit are often at odds. It’s a daily conflict, but there’s hope. James 4:7 says,
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7 (KJV)
When you’re fighting that battle, you’re not fighting alone. Surrender your struggles to God, resist the bad stuff, and watch the enemy back off. If you’re teetering between the world and God, Joshua 24:15 reminds us,
Choose you this day whom ye will serve. Joshua 24:15 (KJV)
There’s no in-between. When you choose God, you’re choosing the ultimate source of light, love, and guidance. So, if you’re struggling to keep that inner light alive, think of Psalm 119:105,
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalm 119:105
Open that Bible, cling to its wisdom, and let God be the lamp that lights up your life. Even the tiniest flicker of light can drive out darkness, and that divine light lives within you. Let go, Let God.