Repost: We are nearing the anniversary of the events of
9/11/01, which took place here in the U.S.A. For me, it is a reminder that we
should not put our trust in humans, but in God alone.
War, politics, lies, betrayal, the murdering of innocents,
our young men and women in uniform dying on a battle field via men of power;
takeovers of nations, sin abounding, the church asleep or complacent for the
most part; the gospel diluted, and do we even notice? Through all that is going
on in this world of ours, Jesus is gently calling us to Him to make him Lord
(master) of our lives. The good news is that God is in absolute control over
all things, and he will work it all out for our good. We need to pray much for
our nation.
“It
is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man.
It
is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes” (Ps. 118:8-9).
“Some
trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our
God” (Ps. 20:7).
“Blessed
is the man who makes the LORD his trust, who does not look to the proud, to
those who turn aside to false gods” (Ps. 40:4).
“Do
not put your trust in princes, in mortal men, who cannot save” (Ps. 146:3).
“Woe
to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in the
multitude of their chariots and in the great strength of their horsemen, but do
not look to the Holy One of Israel, or seek help from the LORD” (Is. 31:1).
“So
I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as
the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their
understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that
is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. Having lost all sensitivity,
they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of
impurity, with a continual lust for more.
“You,
however, did not come to know Christ that way. Surely you heard of him and were
taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. You were taught,
with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is
being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of
your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true
righteousness and holiness” (Ephesians 4:17-24).
For Our Nation /
An Original Work / September 11, 2012
Bombs are bursting. Night is falling.
Jesus Christ is gently calling
You to follow Him in all ways.
Trust Him with your life today.
Make Him your Lord and your Savior.
Turn from your sin. Follow Jesus.
He will forgive you of your sin;
Cleanse your heart, made new within.
Men betraying: Our trust fraying.
On our knees to God we’re praying,
Seeking God to give us answers
That are only found in Him.
God is sovereign over all things.
Nothing from His mind escaping.
He has all things under His command,
And will work all for good.
Jesus Christ is gently calling
You to follow Him in all ways.
Men deceiving: we’re believing
In our Lord, and interceding
For our nation and its people
To obey their God today.
He is our hope for our future.
For our wounds He offers suture.
He is all we need for this life.
Trust Him with your life today.
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