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What Do You See Outside YOUR Open Window Today?
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Sunday, November 6, 2016

LEGACY - Updated

This was originally posted just before our last election,  11/4/2012. Although some of the issues are vastly different in this current 2016 election, the underlying foundation is still the same.  We still need to vote based on biblical principles...what do the candidates actually represent...what is their agenda...what do they stand for?  Do they stand for biblical principles...the sanctity of life, our freedoms of religion, speech, right to protect ourselves...or do they represent ideals that will continue to erode away at our priceless freedoms and godly principles?  What kind of legacy will we be leaving for our children and grandchildren if our nation continues on its current path?  Please PRAY about these things and let God guide you as you cast your ballot.  There is so much at stake here, people.

Here is my original post from 2012.  Billy Graham is still a highly respected and revered man of God. His legacy is the kind I want to leave for my family.
Nov. 4, 2012 :
I was so pleased and proud to see this advertisement in our local newspaper today, the "Ocala-Star Banner". Praise God for Billy Graham remaining true to his life-long beliefs. Billy Graham is THE most respected evangelist our nation has ever known. Thank you, Rev. Billy Graham, for standing up for Biblical Values. Regardless of what people may think because of the constant barage of secular-humanistic teaching of our public schools and current governmental trends, it is Biblical Values that has made our nation strong for the first two centuries of its existence. If we turn our backs on our Judeo-Christian heritage, we will suffer the consequences of our own folly. But "If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves, and pray and seek MY face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I (GOD) will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land." II Chronicles 7:14. I have refrained from making too many statements during this election season, primarily because I felt that too many statements were being made already and mine would be lost in the shuffle or ridiculed by many (even some "friends"). But seeing this statement today in our newspaper has encouraged me and given me the courage to speak up. I was admonished by a person indirectly when I made the statement that we need to all pray for our nation. That person was offended by that, thinking that I was suggesting that people in America should be forced to pray. No, no one can force another to pray against their will. All I can say is if you really care about your country, if you really care about your family, if you really care about your freedom...even your freedom to pray or not to pray, then you need to most definitely PRAY for this country and this election. We take our freedoms for granted...but we dare not toy with something so precious. We do not realize what a thin line exists between the free America we know and love and a nation that is no longer the "home of the brave and the land of the free." If you haven't already done so, please take the time to PRAY FIRST, AND THEN VOTE ACCORDING TO THE CONVICTIONS GOD PLACES ON YOUR HEART. I hope and pray you will consider this message by Billy Graham when you make your choice. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to express my opinion. I've listened to many of you over the past months, and have respected your right to express yourself without belittling you. I trust that you will grant me the same respect. "God bless America...Land that I love!"

11 comments:

  1. Thanks for posting this,Pamela, I love Billy Graham and all he stands for.

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    1. Thank you, Sylvia. Me too. Our country will lose a great witness for the Truth when he leaves this world. But what a legacy he will leave behind! So thankful to have grown up during his time!

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  2. Pamela:
    Just this morning, I received a prayer call from our church, asking us to pray for the election tomorrow. Our church will be open during the church office hours today and tomorrow. We can pray in our homes or go to the church and pray at the altar. Of course, we should be praying for our nation daily.

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    1. What a wonderful way to spend Election Day (after voting, of course). Yes, we do need to pray for our nation every day. This year's election has made us all more aware of that need. Regardless of the outcome of this election, we must continue to pray. Thank you for your thoughts, Quietspirit. Blessings to you today.

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  3. Thank you Pam. This was also in the Sentinel a couple weeks ago. In a recent conversation with loved ones, we spoke of prayer in schools (or lack of) only to be told it didn't need to be, it should be done privately at home. The problem is, it's not done at too many homes--and that will go on and on thoughout the next generations, sadly. When speaking of how this country was built on God's values,we only heard, times change---. Well, yes, unfortunately, for our children ,they are changing----what legacy is there anymore? It makes me sad that so many feel this way. We Christians do need to stand up---then kneel down and pray, pray, pray! Amen--

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    1. Amen! Times change...but not for the better, unfortunately. We can still leave a strong Christian legacy for our children and grandchildren by remaining faithful to the Lord in all that we say and do. WE can set the example, "Oh may all who come behind us find us faithful"....(Steve Green song, remember?) We have to continue to carry it on or it will be lost forever...I pray that our future generations will hear the truth and that we will meet them all someday in heaven. Amen.

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  4. Pamela, it sure is interesting to watch the election process down there. Even though our country's are neighbours, so many things are different.

    I'm excited to see the results tonight. No matter what happens, it will be interesting.

    Also, please don't worry about your post on my blog. I can feel such a sincere and kind heart from you - and that adds up to a lot in my books.

    Hugs

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    1. You are wonderful! Thank you for your reassurance. And thank you for your prayers and concern for our election. It is a great concern for all of us today. There is a lot at stake in how our nation will proceed from here on, depending upon the results of this election. We've had a difficult past 4 years...my husband became unemployed. My adult sons are barely employed. The economy is in very bad shape. Then there are other issues that strike at the heart of Christian people, especially those of us who believe our nation was founded upon Christian principles and now we are losing so much of what we hold precious. So, yes, it will be interesting for all of us. Life will go on either way, but we just feel like we are getting closer and closer to Christ's return! And that's not necessarily a bad thing! Thank you again for writing. I would so love to meet you and give you a big hug someday!!!

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  5. Oh for those better times. I loved this post! Thank you!

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  6. Amen, Pamela! I do recall seeing this ad back in 2012. The great advice does not grow stale - pray before you vote!
    Blessings!

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