Lorraine and I were both VERY hurt by what we saw and heard yesterday, or rather, by the lack thereof. Especially Lorraine, and she is not feeling great because she was so let down. I admit, I had trouble falling asleep last night because our most of our legislators refused to hear and did nothing.
This morning, I got up early and got to work with renewed motivation, and praise God for that because I know who I serve, and I do not serve the United States of America. I am glad to live in this country where I still have my freedom to preach the Word of God, and I do not want to see this nation fall to China, but I will say this boldly and without apology:
If it takes the fall of the United States of America to humble its citizens to repentance (i.e. godly sorrow) that they might be saved, then let it fall. The kingdom of heaven, of which we are part, is not of this world, and our leader is not of any physical nation. We will suffer for a time, and I know my wife is not looking forward to it, but the Lord God has set this to happen for a very good reason, and I will trust Him that all these things will benefit the Lord Jesus Christ to the saving of souls; therefore, I am getting up and getting to work because we have a lot to do.
But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.
-Psalm 5:11
And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.
-Psalm 39:7
Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man. For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth. By thee have I been holden up from the womb: thou art he that took me out of my mother's bowels: my praise shall be continually of thee. I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge. Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day. Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth. For mine enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take counsel together, Saying, God hath forsaken him: persecute and take him; for there is none to deliver him. O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help. Let them be confounded and consumed that are adversaries to my soul; let them be covered with reproach and dishonour that seek my hurt. But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more.
-Psalm 71:4-14