Who Can Make America Great?
5 Day Devotional
Day 1: The Foundation of Righteousness
In Proverbs 14:34, we read, 'Righteousness exalteth a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.' This verse sets the foundation for understanding the true source of a nation's greatness. While military might, economic prosperity, and cultural influence may seem to elevate a nation, true exaltation comes from righteousness. Righteousness is defined as the quality of being morally right. As Christians, we are called to pursue this righteousness in our lives. Reflect on your actions and thoughts. Are they aligned with God's standards? Remember, the most patriotic act a citizen can perform is to repent of their sins and pursue God's righteousness.
Bible Verse: Righteousness exalteth a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. - Proverbs 14:34
Reflection Question: How can you align your daily actions and thoughts with God's standards to contribute to the righteousness of your nation?
Quote: Righteousness exalteth a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
Prayer: Dear Lord, help me to understand the importance of righteousness in my life and in my nation. Guide my actions and thoughts to align with Your standards. Amen.
In Proverbs 14:34, we read, 'Righteousness exalteth a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.' This verse sets the foundation for understanding the true source of a nation's greatness. While military might, economic prosperity, and cultural influence may seem to elevate a nation, true exaltation comes from righteousness. Righteousness is defined as the quality of being morally right. As Christians, we are called to pursue this righteousness in our lives. Reflect on your actions and thoughts. Are they aligned with God's standards? Remember, the most patriotic act a citizen can perform is to repent of their sins and pursue God's righteousness.
Bible Verse: Righteousness exalteth a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. - Proverbs 14:34
Reflection Question: How can you align your daily actions and thoughts with God's standards to contribute to the righteousness of your nation?
Quote: Righteousness exalteth a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
Prayer: Dear Lord, help me to understand the importance of righteousness in my life and in my nation. Guide my actions and thoughts to align with Your standards. Amen.
Day 2: The Power of Prayer and Fasting
Few Americans know the role of fasting and prayer to God played in the founding of America. These spiritual disciplines were crucial in seeking God's guidance and blessings. Today, we are reminded that through fasting and prayer, mountains can be moved. In Psalms 37:34, we are encouraged to 'Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land.' As we face challenges in our personal lives and as a nation, let us commit to prayer and fasting, trusting that God will guide us and exalt us in His time.
Bible Verse: Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land. - Psalms 37:34
Reflection Question: What specific challenges in your life can you bring before God through prayer and fasting?
Quote: I still believe that through fasting and prayer that mountains can be moved.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, teach me the power of prayer and fasting. Help me to seek Your guidance and trust in Your timing. Amen.
Few Americans know the role of fasting and prayer to God played in the founding of America. These spiritual disciplines were crucial in seeking God's guidance and blessings. Today, we are reminded that through fasting and prayer, mountains can be moved. In Psalms 37:34, we are encouraged to 'Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land.' As we face challenges in our personal lives and as a nation, let us commit to prayer and fasting, trusting that God will guide us and exalt us in His time.
Bible Verse: Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land. - Psalms 37:34
Reflection Question: What specific challenges in your life can you bring before God through prayer and fasting?
Quote: I still believe that through fasting and prayer that mountains can be moved.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, teach me the power of prayer and fasting. Help me to seek Your guidance and trust in Your timing. Amen.
Day 3: Upholding High Standards
In today's society, many people want a buffet style of religion, picking and choosing what suits them. However, as Christians, we are called to uphold high standards and live holy lives. Isaiah 5:20 warns, 'Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness.' We must not compromise on God's standards. Reflect on areas in your life where you may have lowered your standards. Commit to living a life that honors God in all aspects.
Bible Verse: Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness. - Isaiah 5:20
Reflection Question: Are there areas in your life where you have compromised on God's standards? How can you recommit to living a holy life?
Quote: Society today does not want a standard.
Prayer: Lord, help me to uphold Your high standards in every area of my life. Give me the strength to resist compromise and live a life that honors You. Amen.
In today's society, many people want a buffet style of religion, picking and choosing what suits them. However, as Christians, we are called to uphold high standards and live holy lives. Isaiah 5:20 warns, 'Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness.' We must not compromise on God's standards. Reflect on areas in your life where you may have lowered your standards. Commit to living a life that honors God in all aspects.
Bible Verse: Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness. - Isaiah 5:20
Reflection Question: Are there areas in your life where you have compromised on God's standards? How can you recommit to living a holy life?
Quote: Society today does not want a standard.
Prayer: Lord, help me to uphold Your high standards in every area of my life. Give me the strength to resist compromise and live a life that honors You. Amen.
Day 4: The Role of Personal Holiness
America has been exalted because of its citizens' goodness and personal holiness. In Ephesians 6:10, we are reminded to 'be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might.' Personal holiness is not just about avoiding sin but actively pursuing a relationship with God and living out His principles. Reflect on your personal walk with God. Are you actively seeking to grow in holiness? Remember, your personal holiness contributes to the righteousness of your nation.
Bible Verse:Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might. - Ephesians 6:10
Reflection Question: How can you actively pursue personal holiness in your daily life?
Quote: America has been exalted because of its citizens' goodness and personal holiness.
Prayer: Dear God, help me to be strong in You and to pursue personal holiness. Let my life be a reflection of Your righteousness. Amen.
America has been exalted because of its citizens' goodness and personal holiness. In Ephesians 6:10, we are reminded to 'be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might.' Personal holiness is not just about avoiding sin but actively pursuing a relationship with God and living out His principles. Reflect on your personal walk with God. Are you actively seeking to grow in holiness? Remember, your personal holiness contributes to the righteousness of your nation.
Bible Verse:Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might. - Ephesians 6:10
Reflection Question: How can you actively pursue personal holiness in your daily life?
Quote: America has been exalted because of its citizens' goodness and personal holiness.
Prayer: Dear God, help me to be strong in You and to pursue personal holiness. Let my life be a reflection of Your righteousness. Amen.
Day 5: Sharing the Gospel Boldly
It is you, Christian friend. It is you, young people. It is you that have been called and chosen for such a time as this to stand up in the boldness of the power of the Holy Spirit and proclaim the gospel again. John 3:16 reminds us, 'For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.' We have a responsibility to share this message of hope and salvation. Reflect on how you can share the gospel in your community. Be bold and let the Holy Spirit guide you.
Bible Verse:For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. - John 3:16
Reflection Question: How can you boldly share the gospel in your community and let the Holy Spirit guide you?
Quote: It is you, Christian friend. It is you, young people. It is you that have been called and chosen for such a time as this to stand up in the boldness of the power of the Holy Spirit and proclaim the gospel again.
Prayer: Lord, give me the boldness to share the gospel and the wisdom to let the Holy Spirit guide me. Help me to be a light in my community. Amen.
It is you, Christian friend. It is you, young people. It is you that have been called and chosen for such a time as this to stand up in the boldness of the power of the Holy Spirit and proclaim the gospel again. John 3:16 reminds us, 'For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.' We have a responsibility to share this message of hope and salvation. Reflect on how you can share the gospel in your community. Be bold and let the Holy Spirit guide you.
Bible Verse:For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. - John 3:16
Reflection Question: How can you boldly share the gospel in your community and let the Holy Spirit guide you?
Quote: It is you, Christian friend. It is you, young people. It is you that have been called and chosen for such a time as this to stand up in the boldness of the power of the Holy Spirit and proclaim the gospel again.
Prayer: Lord, give me the boldness to share the gospel and the wisdom to let the Holy Spirit guide me. Help me to be a light in my community. Amen.
