Being A Godly Citizen

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***ON MEMORIAL DAY, I WANT TO DEDICATE THIS DEVOTIONAL TO ALL OF THOSE WHO HAVE BRAVELY AND HONORABLY SERVED OUR NATION. TO THOSE WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE, OUR NATION THANKS YOU! TO THOSE WHO SERVED AND ARE STILL ALIVE, NEVER DOUBT HOW SIGNIFICANT GOD USED YOUR LIFE IN HIS PLAN AND PURPOSE. TO THOSE WHO THIS DAY ARE SERVING OUR NATION IN THE ARMED FORCES, ALLOWING US TO ENJOY THE FREEDOMS WE OFTEN TAKE FOR GRANTED..... THANK YOU!!! YOU ARE REAL LIFE HEROES AND WE PRAY TODAY FOR GOD'S RICHEST BLESSINGS ON YOUR LIFE!!! LIVEPRAYER EXISTS ONLY BECAUSE OF THE SACRIFICES OF THOSE WHO HAVE DEFENDED OUR NATION FROM DAY ONE!!!!!

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL MONDAY MAY 27, 2002
(Titus 3:1)

Remind your people to obey the government and its officers, and always to be obedient and ready for any honest work.

Being a Godly citizen. Even though most who read this Devotional are in the United States, the country you live in doesn't matter. One of our responsibilities as a child of God is to be a Godly citizen of the country we live in. This is accomplished primarily by obeying the laws and honoring those God has placed in leadership. Here are many scripture references that support this: Ecclesiastes 8:2, Matthew 17:27, Matthew 22:21, Romans 13:1, 1 Peter 2:13, 1 Peter 2:14, 1 Peter 2:17, Ezra 7:26, Exodus 22:38, Ecclesiastes 10:20, Acts 23:5, Proverbs 14:34.

For those of us fortunate enough to live in the United Sates or in other democratic countries, we also have the ability to have our voice heard through our vote. Let me just say this. Voting is an incredible right we have and it should not be taken lightly. It is one way we can make our voice heard and at the same time be the Godly citizen God calls us to be. If you are not registered to vote, get registered today!

One of our most powerful ways to be a Godly citizen is through prayer. Pray for your country. Pray for your leaders. Pray for God to bless your country. Also, pray about those things that need to be changed. In the U.S. for instance, we have an incredible problem with abortions, divorce, and how incredibly easy it is to access any sin you can name. As you know, my philosophy on social change is one heart at a time. There is a certain amount that can be done politically, but real change can only come from God.

A great example was the Prohibition era. Making it unlawful to drink didn't even slow it down. A great modern day example is the illegal drug crisis we are in. The fact that they are illegal is little deterrent to those who want to use these illegal substances. Again, real change comes one heart at a time. The prayers of God's people work!

Another way that you can be a Godly citizen is through getting involved in the political process. A democracy like we have in the United States invites people to participate. It gives those who are led the opportunity to give of themselves to help their fellow citizens. Like everything else in this world, sin has perverted the true meaning of public service. In its purest form, it is an act of serving others.

Unfortunately, for many it has deteriorated into a way to get rich, acquire power, and fulfill self-serving interests at the expense of the people they are supposed to be serving. However, being involved with pure motives can be an incredible way in which to not only serve your fellow citizens, but God as well. Not just for those who holds public office, but also for those many, many dedicated people it takes in support positions.

I love you and care about you very much. You will be in my prayers. As you go throughout your daily lives, never forget the responsibilities we have to be Godly citizens. Again, the best way we can fulfill that responsibility is by obeying the laws, respecting our leaders, and praying for our leaders and nation. I sense in my spirit that our great land is on the verge of losing much of the blessings God has bestowed upon us these past 200+ years due to our sin and rebellion. We can read clear examples in the Bible of how God dealt with the children of Israel when they disobeyed. Even though they were God's chosen people, He took the hand of blessing from them for their disobedience.

I hear the trumpet sounding its warning my friends. Let us turn from our sin before it is too late. Being a Godly citizen is one way we can make that happen.

In His love and service,
Your friend and brother in Christ,
Bill Keller

If I can help you in any way you can contact me through my personal email at bkeller@liveprayer.com.

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