One Nation Under God

Guest Column by Emma Lou Elliot 

The only way our country can flourish is to REMEMBER we are a nation under God.

This stems from our Judeo-Christian heritage and values that our country's forefathers laid out for us in the beginning in our Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Declaration of Independence.

Washington DC is SUPPOSED to be like looking in a mirror, representing WE the People. Our political leaders are a part of this process. Washington DC is not going to be more Godly, righteous, or holy until WE are more Godly, righteous, and holy.

We are having difficulties with those fundamental issues in our own communities where we live ... for our children, abortion, ponography, homosexuality, transgender, sexual mutilation, etc.

This is NOT about parties and politics. It IS about families, common sense, godliness, and what is good for us and our children.

Do we have the courage to say what IS acceptable and what is NOT acceptable in our community, state, and nation?

If we do not stand up AGAINST that which is ungodly, we can NOT expect those we send to Washington DC to represent us to have policies that stem from godliness, common sense, and righteousness sake.

Until we can see progress made in OUR corner of the world, where WE say certain things are NOT acceptable, we will NOT accept that or support people who embrace wrong agendas, our government will NOT be Godly, righteous, or holy.

It is unrealistic to think those we vote into office will have a platform of Judeo-Christian values IF WE accept ANYTHING and EVERYTHING that goes against the principles of our heritage 

If WE won't say this to our friends, our families, our neighbors, our churches, or where we work, WHY in the world would we even imagine those we vote into office will adhere to anything apart from what WE let slide under the fence, putting our stamp of approval on WHATEVER.

ONE NATION UNDER GOD means under God's authority. God's blessings come FROM our being under the authority of God.

If we cast off the principles of God, we WILL come under God's judgment.

The Church has a very important role to play in this ... that's you and me, Christ followers.

We need a new generation of heroes who will have the courage to stand up for what is right and oppose what is not right. Real heroes have the expression of good character and integrity; they plant seeds of our children that will cause them to flourish.

Our heroes need to be men and women of faith ... that's you and me ... individuals who will inspire our youth toward truth and godliness.