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America is breaking God's heart - and destroying itself - but there is a Way back
AIPNews.com ^ | September 16, 2009 | Georgette Smelich

Posted on 09/16/2009 8:32:25 PM PDT by EternalVigilance

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September 16, 2009

Georgette Smelich

Through many generations God’s loving Hand has greatly blessed the United States of America. We are a Christian nation that was founded upon reliance on God and His principles.

He has graciously provided all of our needs, from an abundance of food on our tables, the clothes that we wear, to the warm shelter within our homes. The Lord has protected us, for we are His people. He has remained faithful and merciful, gently caring for us as a shepherd tends to his flock.

In difficult times God is our solid Rock. He is our Shield that fiercely protects us from our enemies as He offers those He loves a safe and secure place of refuge.

The United States of America was once a prosperous nation that overflowed with milk and honey. Our thriving economy actually manufactured quality products that were labeled “Made in the U.S.A.” God blessed us with the strongest military power in the world, as our allies depended on us for their security and defense.

But, somewhere along the way, we became a rebellious people. Like the children of Israel we decided to take the credit for ourselves, failing to acknowledge that these wonderful gifts came from Almighty God, the One who created heaven and earth. Instead of thanking our loving Father with praise we began to eliminate Him from our lives.

He has been removed from the schools and America’s children are no longer allowed to pray. Sadly, in some places we are not even allowed to openly worship the baby Jesus at Christmas time except in our homes. Some churches are not upholding godly principles, straying away from God’s Word, supporting detestable acts in God’s eyes such as abortion and homosexuality. Traditional marriage between a man and a woman is being altered as now homosexual couples are allowed to marry each other.

God’s children are being raised in dysfunctional homes without a clear concept of the true American family, which includes a father and a mother.

The influx of illegal immigrants across our borders is creating havoc, as they take our jobs and destroy the rule of law, making a mockery of the fundamental principles of this great nation.

As Christians we know deep in our hearts that God surely must be weeping with a broken heart for His people and how we have defiantly disobeyed him. It can only be a matter of time before God’s enduring patience with us begins to subside. In fact, we are already witnessing the erosion of our God-given freedoms.

The United States of America was once a prosperous nation. Now our economy is disintegrating right before our eyes, forcing people into poverty, as millions of Americans lose their jobs to overseas competition, and their homes to foreclosure.

Families are now finding themselves to be dependent on the government for their entire welfare.

Our only hope for the survival of this great nation is in God. We must repent of our sins, and turn back to Him before it is too late!

The Lord speaks to us very clearly in 2 Chronicles, chapter 7:14:

"If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."

If we seek the Lord with all of our heart and soul, humbling ourselves, He will hear our prayers. And then, like all the generations that went before, our posterity will be able to enjoy the wonderful blessings of His Almighty Hand.

And so, until the hour of Jesus’ glorious return, let us do the work He has given us in helping to turn our fellow Americans back to Him. If we will simply be faithful in that, what a victorious Day that will be!

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To: Brad's Gramma

Joining in prayers for our country.

Thank you, BG for the ping to a beautiful thread.


21 posted on 09/16/2009 10:16:45 PM PDT by azishot
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To: Quix

Heavenly Father, please forgive me for my pride. Help me to realize how much I depend completely on You for everything. Help me be diligent in praying for our nation and our leadership, and for courage in helping to turn away from temptation and evil. In Jesus Holy Name, by the Power of the Holy Spirit, Amen.


22 posted on 09/16/2009 10:28:09 PM PDT by TenthAmendmentChampion (Be prepared for tough times. FReepmail me to learn about our survival thread!)
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To: Salvation

Prayer ping.


23 posted on 09/16/2009 10:29:25 PM PDT by TenthAmendmentChampion (Be prepared for tough times. FReepmail me to learn about our survival thread!)
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To: Brad's Gramma; EternalVigilance; All

Thank you for reminding us what we need to do, and for all the quotes on the thread.


24 posted on 09/16/2009 10:53:16 PM PDT by Freedom2specul8 (I am Jim Thompson............................Please pray for our troops....)
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To: EternalVigilance

Amen!


25 posted on 09/16/2009 10:59:40 PM PDT by LucyJo
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To: EternalVigilance

Amen


26 posted on 09/16/2009 11:01:34 PM PDT by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote; then find me a real conservative to vote for)
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To: EternalVigilance
“Against you only have I sinned and done this great wickedness.” so said King David, whom G-D said was a man after His own heart. Imagine that a mere mortal that touched the heart of G-D. Like David, I repent for my own grievous sins and the sins of my nation. I acknowledge you as Lord and declare that I know I can do nothing without you, Lord, and that every good thing I receive comes from you. I love you, Lord, for you have been so very good to me and to America for every generation. >P<

Again like David I pray, “Create in me and America a clean heart, oh G-D, and renew a right spirit within us. Cast us not away from Your presence and uphold us with Your Holy Spirit.” Psalms 51

27 posted on 09/16/2009 11:47:48 PM PDT by 1lawlady (To G-d be the glory. Great things He has done!)
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To: EternalVigilance

Thank you E.V. for a beautiful and so necessary Post..Many in America are praying and doing whatever they can to make amends for the wrongs that are happening in America. More people need to join in the cause to bring America back to God’s merciful graces..If people would really look interiorally, amend their lives, and say their prayers and stay on the right path we can save our country.

It sems as though our numbers are shrinking but of late there is heartening news that many Americans love God, love their country and are sickened by what they see..If posts like this help one person, or another, then slowly we can do it...It is like lighting a candle in the dark...Soon other candles will appear to light the way..Keep up the good work E.V., and thanks to the other posters with their wonderful insights...


28 posted on 09/17/2009 1:18:30 AM PDT by billmor (Dear Lord, we humbly ask for Thy forgiveness and beg Thy help to restore our country..)
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To: EternalVigilance

Thanks for posting this - right on.


29 posted on 09/17/2009 1:27:49 AM PDT by MonicaG (Thank you to our military & veterans, with love & gratitude. XOXOXO)
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To: TenthAmendmentChampion

AMEN!


30 posted on 09/17/2009 2:17:57 AM PDT by Quix (POL Ldrs quotes fm1900 2 presnt: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2130557/posts?page=81#81)
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To: EternalVigilance

THANKS THANKS.


31 posted on 09/17/2009 2:19:54 AM PDT by Quix (POL Ldrs quotes fm1900 2 presnt: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2130557/posts?page=81#81)
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To: Brad's Gramma

BTTT


32 posted on 09/17/2009 2:56:52 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: Lera; tflabo; Mountain Mary; 353FMG; Nea Wood; Brad's Gramma; winodog; Alex Murphy; Alamo-Girl; ...

I want to thank all of you for your wonderful posts.

I intend to share your posts with Georgette and the whole group tonight across the country on the America’s Summit call. She is such a dear heart, and I know that she will be absolutely amazed and delighted by your responses.

The survival and Blessing of America does not depend on the heathen. It is in the hands of our loving and merciful God, and of His people, whom He has made to be the salt and the light of this world, until He comes again in glory and strength to finally and completely save us all.

God bless you. You all fill me with hope for my country.


33 posted on 09/17/2009 5:09:07 AM PDT by EternalVigilance (Conservative Republicans, love ya, but the RINOs got all the carrots, and you got no stick...)
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To: EternalVigilance

BTTT


34 posted on 09/17/2009 5:25:24 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: EternalVigilance

Please tell Georgette that she touched many hearts and that truly God is using her in an amazing way. Coming out of one’s comfort zone is often what God calls us to do. Way to go, Georgette!


35 posted on 09/17/2009 6:15:31 AM PDT by Faith
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To: EternalVigilance

2Ch 7:19-22

But if ye turn away, and forsake my statutes and my commandments, which I have set before you, and shall go and serve other gods, and worship them;

Then will I pluck them up by the roots out of my land which I have given them; and this house, which I have sanctified for my name, will I cast out of my sight, and will make it [to be] a proverb and a byword among all nations.

And this house, which is high, shall be an astonishment to every one that passeth by it; so that he shall say, Why hath the LORD done thus unto this land, and unto this house?

And it shall be answered, Because they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, which brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, and laid hold on other gods, and worshipped them, and served them: therefore hath he brought all this evil upon them.


36 posted on 09/17/2009 6:16:08 AM PDT by SwinneySwitch (Lack of prayer - beyond your expectations!)
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To: SwinneySwitch
"I tremble for my country when I consider that God is just."

- Thomas Jefferson

37 posted on 09/17/2009 6:23:16 AM PDT by EternalVigilance (Conservative Republicans, love ya, but the RINOs got all the carrots, and you got no stick...)
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To: Brad's Gramma

Prayer bump


38 posted on 09/17/2009 6:58:34 AM PDT by Tribune7 (I am Joe Wilson!)
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To: Brad's Gramma

I have faith our country will survive.


39 posted on 09/17/2009 8:36:14 AM PDT by cubreporter
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To: Brad's Gramma

I have faith our country will survive.


40 posted on 09/17/2009 8:36:14 AM PDT by cubreporter
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