Here in America, today, Monday, February 16th, is President's Day. It is unofficially to commemorate George Washington's and Abraham Lincoln's birthdays. However, in recent history, we have just set aside the third Monday in February to honor all those who have served us as President.
I couldn't imagine being President, trying to make decisions and policies that affect everyone (we hope they affect everyone, including the ones making the policies). I know they are surrounded by folks fifty-five thousand times smarter than I will ever be but, even then, I bet it is difficult to determine what needs to be done sometimes. I would have to do a lot of praying.
With Presidents and praying in mind, today's word is a quote from George Washington, our nation's first president, which says, "It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the Providence of Almighty GOD, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits."
Our first President knew that it was only through GOD'S great goodness that this nation, or any nation, could ever stand. It is a sad era in our nation's history to see how far we have fallen from acknowledging GOD and for being grateful for all that He has done and given us. I wonder how low we will have to get before we return; I wonder how good it could be if we would only acknowledge Him.
It is our duty to acknowledge what GOD has done, to obey His will, and to be grateful for His many benefits. Even if we as a nation won't do it, individually, it is our duty.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
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