Public Prayer

05/11/2010

Good Morning!

An interesting tidbit was on WSB-TV.com yesterday morning about the Ed Young Senior Center in Port Wentworth Georgia. It seems the director of the center had determined that the saying of a communal blessing was in violation of the separation of church and state … and since a large portion of the meal was provided by federal tax dollars, he deemed that only a moment of silence was appropriate. Funny - I thought the purpose of the people leaving Europe to come to America in the 17th century was about having the freedom to exercise their religion without interference of the government. It seems like our government does endorse a religion – hedonism. This despite the fact that many of the tax dollars that it receives comes from people who believe that God has richly blessed our country and do bow to give thanks at every opportunity – including prayer at meals. It should be noted that the director did back down after the mayor of Port Wentworth got involved.

I can remember Miss Margie Hood – one of those good Christian women who glow with the presence of God – loved to hear the Scripture verse: 2 Chronicles 7:14 (English Standard Version) 14if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
I believe America is at a crisis point as far as freedom of religion is concerned – particularly for people who believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. We are a peculiar people – called by God to share a message to our fellow human beings. Unfortunately, the trend in America is to attempt to stifle our freedom of speech so that we cannot share that critical message. We should never give up, though. The message is too crucial to be silenced. We cannot allow ourselves to be limited to a moment of silence. We must bravely stand and pray – even at the risk of losing our supper.

Well, that’s my soapbox speech for this good day. To God be the glory each and every day of your life.

Agape’

Mr. Jim
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"Preach the Gospel everyday - and if you have to, use words" ... St. Francis of Assisi