Blessed is the Nation 

   “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage.” (Psalm 33: 12) 

   In the Declaration of Independence our founding fathers wrote, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” (emphasis mine).

   From its very beginning this nation recognized that there is a Creator, One from whom all came into existence.  When we fail to acknowledge this fact our nation begins breaking down, going the route of so many other nations that turned from God.

   In our country today God is all but abandoned by many of our citizens.  Not only do they not acknowledge the Creator, but they would also have all evidence of Him removed from public view.  I honestly believe that they would restrict religion to private practice, never to be seen in public.  It doesn’t matter to them that our constitution clearly guarantees the right to express our religion.

   Many say there is no God, but they have created gods of their own making.  Sex, fame, money, and the false pleasures of this world are their gods.  Even worse, they act as gods themselves by defining right and wrong based on their own biases.

   No one should be forced to believe in God.  In fact, I don’t believe that is even possible.  Belief in God is a choice that must be made, and it is God who gives us the ability to make that choice.  However, no one should be forced to hide or restrict their faith in God.  To do so is the very essence of evil.

   Many would disagree, but I am convinced that this nation can not long survive if we remain on the Godless path we are walking.