FaithWalkDaily January 20, 2009
Psalms 4:6-7
6 Many people say, "Who will show us better times?" Let the smile of your face shine on us, LORD. 7 You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and wine.
God is sovereign, that is so evident. Today is one of great historic significance. The first "African American" president will be sworn into office.
Many people have put their hopes in Barack Obama to save them from the mess we've gotten ourselves into. The problem is, it took us many, many years to get to this place. It wasn't the previous administration that caused the economic decline, it was flat out, pure and simple, uninhibited greed.
Over the past couple decades, there have been hundreds of books written on becoming a millionaire, late night info-mercials guaranteeing riches and glamour through real estate investments, and a multitude of other enticing promises of wealth and freedom.
We bought into it, lock stock and, as the new movie is called, both barrels. Now that the gun is pointing at our faces, we suddenly scream innocence, blame others and look for someone else to get us out of the red.
Let me clue you in, Barack Obama is not the answer to anyone's prayers. However, we must be faithful to send up fervent prayers on his behalf and on behalf of our entire nation.
We must begin by falling on our faces and begging God's forgiveness for seeking the riches of this world rather than the inheritance of heaven. We have made materialism our god and the Lord is withdrawing His blessings for this great nation. If we continue on our present course without repentance, we are doomed. 2 Chronicles 7:14, 15
Many people say, "Who will show us better times?"Let the smile of your face shine on us, LORD. You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and wine. You O Lord and no other, are worthy of all honor, glory and praise. Forgive us Father for trying to make things happen for ourselves, for thinking we deserved more and could have it. For turning to man's ways rather than looking to You, our source of all that is good. Thank You for grace, for Your forgiveness. Hear our cry now as we repent and turn back to You. We put our hopes in no other. Show us Your mercy, guide us again in paths of righteousness. In Jesus' name we pray, amen.
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