God Bless the USA

Psalm 33:12 “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.”

I want to take a brief moment today to talk about our wonderful nation.  On July 4, 1776 our forefathers declared our nations independence from England.  At that time, America was just an idea. No one knew for sure if the idea would even work.  Was being independent from England the secret to America’s greatness? Having our independence may have been part of it, but it was and is not the reason for our nation’s successes. Throughout the years, it has been our nation’s dependence on God that has allowed us to live the most blessed country this modern world has even seen. 

I believe today, that this principle can also be applied to our lives as Christians.  While, our nation as a whole may not be continuing on a path of righteousness, it does not mean we that Christians have to follow the path of the nation.  If God is willing to bless a nation whose God is the LORD, then it is reasonable to think that He will also bless an individual whose God is the LORD. 

In order to be a Godly nation, it requires having a Godly people.  As we take today to celebrate our nation’s independence from England, may we not forget that we must continue to declare our dependence upon God.

May God bless you, and may God bless the USA.  Happy 4^th of July!