Part 2
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
GENESIS 1:1
Our creator. GENESIS 1 goes on to say that the earth was a formless wasteland. Darkness covered the abyss. A mighty wind swept over the waters. Then God said, "Let there be light." and there was light. God saw how good the light was. God then separated the light from the darkness. God called the light "day," and the darkness he called "night." Thus evening came, and morning followed-the first day.
Happy is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people chosen as his very own.
PSALM 33:12
Our country. The weak economy can give rise to churches reaching out to the hungry and ministering to those in need. It is important to note that after the Great Depression and after WW2 there was a tremendous, quiet revival in our country. My hopes are that this will happen again and that we may once again reform the church, by the grace of God.
It is important to remember our freedoms. Freedom to worship, freedom of speech, freedom to own property and to give to others. There is no government, no power that is not derived from the ultimate power-God. Human government was for the common good (and under God), and so was faith.
There was a time when many Americans thought that we were the chosen nation. Hoping for a nation that was the city on the hill; a light for the world to see. There are not many who believe that any more. As people of God, we can continue to influence our country by the way we live, and also by multiplying the gospel in our country. Much of the freedom we have is there because people seek to follow Him and reject evil. We are called to pray for the place where God has placed us, and work for prosperity. We are not only called to pray but to live, vote, and care for our nation. My hope is for this nation to come closer to God as Christians really live and share their faith. This is a place for primary love of God and secondary love of country.
God created man in his image; in the Divine image he created him; male and female he created them.
GENESIS 1:27
Our family. Scripture reminds us where we came from and where we are going. Our beginning and end is in the loving power of our Creator, God. God loves us so much that He made human beings the high point of His creations. God in His goodness and mercy created man and woman to reflect His image to the world. The woman compliments the man in a way that is unique and life-giving to both of them. Together they live out this complementarity physically, psychologically, and emotionally as they strive to become more united in their love for one another and God. In our heart of hearts we all want love to be lasting and permanent so that we can be free to be ourselves with another and know that we are loved.
We strive to live a life of kindness and compassion, but we know we will fall short therefore we will need to forgive and be forgiven as well. Ephesians 5:25 says, "Husbands love your wife as Christ loved the church." We are to love, cherish, and nurture our spouse so as to help our beloved get to heaven. Our goal in marriage is not just an earthly goal but also eternal. Your marriage has eternal ramifications; to help someone else (and more if kids come along) get to heaven. Our spouse is a blessing from God. It was the Lord who brought the two of you together and He has a great plan for you.
Children are the supreme gift of marriage and contribute greatly to the parents. A loving father and mother create the best homes for children, the domestic churches, where children learn to love and be loved. Our society does not see children as the ultimate gift, but what more could two people do than to unite their love for one another and in that love create another eternal soul? We share in God's creative love and your love is made eternal in your child.
May God bless you and your family, bless the country he so mercifully gave to us, and bestow grace upon us that we as Christians can bring all back to Him.
Ragman
Good piece Ragman.
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