Prayer Journal

Sunday, November 26, 2000
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Read the Bible through in OneYear

"A nation which does not remember what it was yesterday, does not know what it is today, nor what it is trying to do. We are trying to do a futile thing if we do not know where we came from or what we have been about." President Woodrow Wilson (1)

In Matthew 13 Jesus tell a story about a man who sowed good seed in his field. But, while everyone was sleeping an enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, then went away. After a while the wheat sprouted but so did the weeds. (verse 14-27)

In his book, "America: To Pray or Not to Pray?"(2), David Barton uses this parable to show what happened when Christians in America went to sleep. He believes we abdicated responsibility, allowing a nation built on godly principles to be given over to ungodly men. The Enemy prospered while Christians slept on watch.

David offers these steps to begin removing weeds that have a choke hold on our nation:

  1. Pray for leaders and officials at all levels.
  2. Become active in praying with your children.
  3. Become active in teaching the truth to others.
  4. Become an active voter.
  5. Become active in investigating and publicizing the stands of candidates.
  6. Become active in helping candidates
  7. Become active in communicating with your elected officials.
  8. Become informed, then spread that information to others.
  9. Become active in leading community change.
  10. Develop a long-term resolute spirit.

As we fight to reclaim what our Enemy took from us, let us never forget this truth; "You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is in the world." 1 John 4:4

 

(1) Steve C. Dawson, "God's Providence in Americ'a History (Rancho Cordova, CA:Steve C. Dawson, 1988),p11:7
(2) America; To Pray or Not to Pray? © 1988 by David Barton; Wallbuilder Press
(3)Scripture comes from the Holy Bible, New International Version; (c)1978 by New York International Bible Society
(4) The images used herein were obtained from the Learning Company's ClickArt Christian Graphics Deluxe product, (c)1999 The Learning Company, Inc and its subsidiaries, 88 Roland Way, Novato, CA 94945 USA. All Rights Reserved.

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