What's a nation to do?

As our Country tries to figure out what to do with guns, I have been praying and thinking about what I should do. We were given the right to bear arms to protect ourselves from a possible tyrannical twist in our government and to protect ourselves from any foreign threat.Our forefathers gave us the freedom of speech so that we could talk about protecting ourselves from government oppression not to be able to bring pornography, violent movies, or anything else that abuses another individual.  God's word has given us instruction in how we should live and our government was based on the rules set forth in His word. The Ten Commandments is what our laws were originally based on.

Now we find ourselves in a great predicament. We have as a nation allowed many who are seeking to change the meaning of the founding documents to fit an ungodly way of life. We allow those who murder to go free, we do not demand restitution from the thief, we allow perversity to enter our society unashamed-ably. I understand that you can not rule or govern morality, but how can we continue the way we are headed as a society?

 As I look around I have discovered through God's word that what I need to do more of is preach and live the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is the heart of man that continues to cause all the pain and suffering we have and see in the world. Unregenerate man can not and will not seek the instruction from God, nor seek to do the good of others. Life on this earth is short it is imperative that we preach ever so the more. We must live the gospel to show the love and holiness of God to this lost and dying world.

2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

When the Lord returns will He find faith (in my life) on the earth?

As I continue seeking God's will for my life I am finding that the vision He has for me is not some great work involving great works with and for the multitudes, but how can I make a difference in the lives of people I come in contact with every day. I am blessed and I know that the Lord is blessed when I am obedient to be used in very simple ways. Sharing my lunch with someone who is hungry, a hug to someone who is hurting, a smile to those who are sad, a prayer for someone who is lost. I have found that as I do these things that a door is opened to share the gospel of God. But there is so much in and around my life that takes my focus off the Lord. I let the cares of life and my comfort become more important than others. 

In the Bible, James talks about faith and works. Jam 2:14 What [doth it] profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, 16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be [ye] warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what [doth it] profit? 17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. 18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. 19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. 20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar? 22 Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect? 23 And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God. 24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only. 25 Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent [them] out another way? 26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. 

As I read God's word and compare my life to what it says, I can see that my life could be used by the Lord much more.   

Father, give me your heart for this lost and dying world. I want my faith to be seen in what I can do for you each and every moment of the days you have given me. Make my faith ALIVE.