Righteous Politics

From Iowa to New Hampshire to South Carolina we’ve been hearing how to make America great. Want-a-be-Presidents act as if America is no longer the greatest nation in the world and assure us, if elected, they will exalt us to new levels of greatness. Solomon, considered by his contemporizes as the wisest man of his generation, wrote, “Righteousness exalts a nation” (Prov. 14:34). According to Wikipedia, righteousness means upright, just, straight, innocent, true, and sincere. Observing few of these characteristics in today’s politicians, I’m tempted to join with those who consider America as no longer great. Tempted. Not convinced. Several years ago a news commentator observed that Americans no longer vote FOR a candidate, they vote AGAINST a candidate. When I enter the voting booth to vote for one of the final two, I may actually be voting more against one of them, rather than for the other one. But whoever wins, America is still great. I conclude that with limited knowledge. I’ve only visited fifty-six nations of the world so far. And while I love Canada with all my heart, I’m still proud to be an American.

Join me in praying for the following global concerns:
• Pray for Mary as she continues her Russian lessons and teaching English as a Second Language.
• Join Joe in praying for Ukraine at 10:02 (am or pm) based on Luke 10:2.
• Continue to pray for the Haitian adoption process of Craig and Ellen.
• Pray for Jay as he teaches preaching and mentors young men in India.