The Stewart Report

God Bless America

We all know the song, "God Bless America", written by Irving Berlin and made famous in 1938 by one very popular singer, Miss Kate Smith.

But, have you thought about this? “God Bless America” is not just a song, it’s a prayer, and every time we sing it we’re saying:

“Please God, bless America, land that I love.
Stand beside her and guide her through the night with Your light from above.
From the mountains, to the prairies, to the oceans white with foam,
Please God, bless America, my home sweet home”.

There are some in America today trying their best to convince us that God really has nothing to do with our country. In fact, if they had it their way, God would be pushed out completely.

But, just how much does God have to do with America?

Well, ask yourself this question; “How is it that we have come to be the most powerful and successful nation in the world? Are we that much smarter? Do we work that much harder?” I don’t think so. I believe we are the greatest nation in the world because we have truly been blessed by Almighty God.

Now, if its truly God’s blessing that has built this nation, then what does God expect from us to keep His blessing?

Thousands of years ago a king, King Solomon, asked that same question regarding his nation, and this is what God said as recorded in the Bible:
“If My people which are called by My Name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven, forgive their sins, and heal their land”.

These are powerful words. But did our founding fathers believe this? With all their hearts.

Thomas Jefferson said, “I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just, and that His Justice cannot sleep forever”.

Benjamin Franklin said, “God governs in the affairs of men, and if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, then an empire cannot rise without His aid”.

You see, our founding fathers believed it was truly God’s blessing that built America. But, most importantly, that He expects from those of us, the citizens of America, something in return. To humble ourselves, to pray, to seek His face, to turn from our wicked ways.

Then, only then, will He heal our land.

In 1776 patriot Thomas Paine wrote the famous words, “These are the times that try men’s souls”. America was facing a terrible trial, and no one knew just what would happen.

Today, we face a terrible trial. As we all can clearly see, in our nation we have problems, much more serious problems than any foreign enemy could bring upon us - problems which are chipping away at the very foundation our great country was built upon. In short, America needs healing. And it is the responsibility of each American today to realize that the healing doesn’t begin with the other guy - it begins with you and me – in our hearts.

And if our nation is right with God, then, with His help, with His blessing, we can face any obstacle, stand against any threat, endure any hardship.

Today, right now, thank God for our wonderful nation, and ask Him with all your heart, “Please God, Bless America”.

May God Bless America

Jerry Stewart

P.S. email me with your own thoughts and ideas regarding our America at stewartreport@onemomentinamerica.com

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