WHAT DO I WRITE?

As I have searched my heart and prayed for the topic if this blog, I kept drawing a blank.  Well not really a blank, but just how to express my thoughts appropriately. Sure I can go on about my health. Or I can encourage you all about how the Word of God strengthens us. And so on.   But that doesn't seem to be "clicking". But what I know is heavy on everyone's heart is the state of our country. 

It seems as though everyday there is another horrible tragedy in our country. Or another corrupt scenario has been uncovered.  It is sickening, and at the same time frightening. What has happened to our country founded on God's principles? I can give you all my opinion, but I'm not going to do that.  There are enough opinions out there already.  But I will try to encourage you all from my heart. 

Lately the more I have started my day praying and reading as I normally do, the more my thoughts were turning to our country, our freedom.  So I decided that was to be my focus.  I don't know all of the answers, or even what may be your calling, but I do know mine. I know I am to intercede for our country, and for every person in this country.  As much as the mere thought of some turn my stomach, I know it is that much more important to pray for them. Is it easy, absolutely not! I have to first prepare myself by reading God's Word, and praying God's Word.  Then I can continue on with the heart to want to see others changed for the glory of God. 

For me, when I start praying God's Word on behalf of someone else, my heart tends to see them differently.  Does this mean I all of a sudden develop a great love for our enemies? NO!  But it reminds me that our Lord Jesus died on that cross for every single person, good or bad. His desire is that He will see all of us in heaven, and spend eternity together.  

I have to admit, I am not always successful at this.  Especially after the events in Dallas this week, and seeing people get away with corruption and lies against our country and freedom.  But I have to continue to pray and try.  This is my calling. To intercede for all, including the enemy.  Do I want justice, absolutely! 

I cannot pretend to have answers, because I don't.  But I can, without a doubt, believe that our Lord Jesus loves us, will guide us, and can change us. He alone can change this world by Himself. That is what I can encourage you with. That all of God's Word is true, He is all power, He is in charge, and He keeps His promises to us always.  It may not improve overnight, or anytime soon.  And then it may.  We just have to believe in God's love for us. Hold on to faith and hope, in Jesus. 

If 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. - 2 Chronicles 7:14