Though some might call the twenty-first century the Age of Anxiety, our current troubles are not new.  Mankind's future has always been uncertain. Since the days of Noah, Moses, the persecuted early church, the Pilgrims, and America's founding fathers, the answer for people facing adversity has always been the same: Almighty God.

 

Simply put, there is no security apart from God. When problems threaten to engulf us, we must do what believers have always done- turn to the Lord.  Psalm 91:2 states, "I will say of the LORD, he is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." However, because of our pride, affluence, independence, or a thousand other reasons, many of us act as if we can get along just fine without the Lord.  For more than 40 years we have been telling God, "Keep Out! Keep out of our government, communities, businesses, and entertainment.  Keep out of our schools. Keep out of our families.  Keep out of our lives!"  And, because God is gracious, He doesn't force His way into those places we've not invited Him.  Psalm 47:9 reminds us that "the shields of the earth belong unto God."  And, when those shields are removed, we face the fury of life's storms on our own.

 

Yet God has not abandoned us.  He has promised, "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee" (Hebrews 13:5). Even during the storms of life, He stands ever watchful, waiting to embrace us the moment we seek His presence.  He also said, "Call unto me, and I will answer thee."  (Jeremiah 33:3) 

 

Today, we unite in prayer to call upon Almighty God and give thanks for His many blessings, to ask His forgiveness for our individual and national sins, and pray for His hand of mercy, protection and guidance on our great land.

 

We also invite you to join us this Thursday, May 5, on National Day of Prayer, as we "Gather at the Flag Pole" at 8:35am for a time of testimony, songs and prayer for America.