AMERICA

Christopher Columbus wrote in His Journal that he was dependent on the Holy Ghost for Guidance to the new land.

Our forefathers (Pilgrims) came to this land to escape religious bondage in  England.

America was built by men and women who believed in God. (Not all, but by far…… most!)

William Bradford upon landing at Plymouth about the perils of crossing the ocean…

What could not sustaine them but ye spirite of God & his grace? May not & ought not the children of these fathers rightly say : Our faithers were Englishmen which came over this great ocean, and were ready to perish in this wilderness; but they cried unto ye Lord, and He heard their voyce, and looked on their adversities…"

Benjamin Franklin,
"I have lived, sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth --

God Governs in the Affairs of Men, And if a Sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, Is it possible that an empire can rise without His aid?

"Except the Lord build the house, They labor in vain who build it." "I firmly believe this." Benjamin Franklin, June 28, 1787 Constitutional Convention

Nathaniel Gorham, a Congregationalist, helped write the Massachusett's Constitution, which required:
"Any person chosen governor, or lieutenant-governor, cousellor, senator, or representative, and accepting the trust, shall before he proceed to execute the duties of his place or office, take, make, and subscribe the following declaration, viz.

'I, ____, do declare, that I believe the Christian religion, and have a firm persuasion of its truth.'"
Such a religious test was declared Constitutional until 1947 when the Supreme Court rewrote the Constitution by making the First Amendment apply to the states, not just the federal government.

Our forefathers knew how to pray, and to Whom to pray!

Because of that America has become the greatest nation on Earth.
Why?
Psalm33:12 
Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom He hath chosen for his own inheritance.

Mistakes yes! Perfect no! But still blessed by God! In God we trust!
Most of the great inventions have come from America! Or Israel!

Because as a nation, we know that we have been founded on Godly principals!

Take a trip to our nations capitol! There is no doubt! No matter how much they try to deny it! (The media, and many politicians!)

Today we have African Americans, Asian Americans, LatinoAmericans,
I am proud to be Christian American.

This nation is being attacked by a people who are trying to rewrite our History and eliminate God and every mention of God from our consciences, from our schools, and eventually from our churches. (Homosexuality) Hate crimes? God says we are to hate sin….Not the sinner…..but the sin itself!

Why is all this happening?

Eph. 6:10-18 Satan Hates Us!
   10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
   11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. (like you would stand against a burglar)!
   12For 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.
Prayer Armor!!
   13Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
   14Stand therefore, (Against evil) having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
   15And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
   16Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
   17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
   18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

America is the greatest source of the Gospel to this lost and dying world.

Satan hates America.
But we can do more than pray! We can vote!!

Here are Reasons I vote, and urge all Christians to Vote…….

Not to vote would to me, be a slap in the face to every veteran who died, or fought in any war since the Civil War to modern day Iraq!

It would be like telling me when the Japanese were bombing Pearl Harbor “It’s no use! We are out numbered. Don’t shoot at those planes, we are overwhelmed! We can’t win!”
Or recently from one of our 'brave' Senators referring to the war in Iraq “We have lost the war.”

What a message to send to our young men and women still fighting in there!”

Can you show me scripture for voting?

Ephesians 4:27 Neither give place to the devil.

If I don’t vote I am violating this commandment! I am giving Satan place!

James 4:7 Submit to God, Resist the devil, and he will flee from you!!

Pray and VOTE

1 Timothy 2

   1I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
   2For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
   3For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
   4Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

People in Authority are placed there by us!

We need an awakening in America!

Don’t give up…Rise up!

Isaiah 60:1-3 Read! Arise!! Pray! Vote!

What about “Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
   2Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

(James 4:7 (Resist the devilish powers!) Not Good laws….)
   3For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
   4For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
   5Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
   6For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.

The office of that official is ordained of God, ……not neccessesarily the man himself!

He leaves that up to us!! We can vote for the man we want!

Israel wanted a king! God said no, but they kept insisting!
God wanted to be their King(But They were Voting for another)

It was not what God wanted for them, but God gave them what they begged for! (They voted)

Do you think God ordained Hitler? Stalin? Mussolini? No.
Should the Jews have resisted these “Powers that be?”
When the pilgrims came here they were resisting “The powers that be”! (King of England)
When we fought the revolutionary war we were resisting oppression imposed by a king! Was the man ordained of God??? Then why resist?

In this election Pray. Who would Jesus vote for?
Pro Abortion?
Redistribution of wealth?
More taxes on overtaxed people?

Or anti abortion, tax reduction, and a Born again Spirit filled Vice-Presidential running mate?

You Choose!