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God's Platform

By Sandy Ditoro

As we near election day, November 2, 2004, I want to encourage each of you to get out and vote. I have heard several say, and I know it has certainly been a concern of mine, that this is perhaps one of the most important elections of our lifetime.

As important as it is for you to vote, it is imperitive that you also spend much time in prayer between now and election day. Pray for God to guide you in your choice. Pray that the God will help our nation to choose the man who will use his power as President to make decisions for our country that will best serve the cause of Christ.

The following thoughts are taken from an article written by my brother-in-law, Gary Pollard. They are adapted to fit the format of our daily devotional:

Have you considered God's platform?

Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD. (Psalm 33:12a)

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.

(Proverbs 14:34)

Trust the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.(Proverbs 3:5).

God says to America, as He said to ancient Israel, not to forget Him or replace Him, but to repent before Him to be healed (Deuteronomy 8:7-14,19-20; 2 Chronicles 7:14).

John Adams was the first President to live in the White House. After he spent the first night there, he wrote his wife Abigail. He said, "Before I end my letter, I pray to bestow the best blessings on this house and all that shall hereafter inhabit it. May none but wise and honest men ever rule under this roof."

This brief and simple prayer speaks across the years separating John Adams' from our own. Yet, prayer knows no time limits. We in America today, in the spirit of Adams, ask God's blessings to dwell within our country and with her President, whoever it may be.

Our forefathers understood that there is a solid connection between good people and government. So did Alexis do Tocqueville. He came to America in the 1800s seeking the source of America's greatness. He concuded, in oft-repeated words, "America is great because America is good. If America ceases to be good, she will cease to be great."

America Is At The Crossroads

In this election year, America is at the crossroads. Either we return to being a nation under God or we will become a nation under atheism, liberalism, and secular humanism--a nation without a moral compass or conscience. The choice is up to us and the people we elect to represent us.

May the hand of God guide us as we enter the voting booth on November 2nd.

Tomorrow, we will consider three points Gary made in his article that should help Christians with their choice for President.