I just read an article this morning about the upcoming elections in France and the economic issues that nation faces [http://www.economist.com/node/21551461] As I was reading it made me realize that our situation here in the U.S. is not all that different. We may not be making the exact same choices as our European friends, but some of the underlying attitudes seem frighteningly similar.
There seems to be an assumption that the government is responsible for meeting all of the citizens' needs. Successful members of the society are condemned rather than admired for their hard work, and personal initiative isn't valued. Our country was once known for it's work ethic and self-reliance, but we seem to no longer honor those traits.
I believe that a people who recognize their accountability to their Creator are more likely to value personal responsibility. If you believe that you will answer to God for how you've lived your life, it makes a difference. Your decisions will be based on something greater than your own convenience.
A government, no matter how compassionate, can never be the ultimate source of our comfort. An attitude of worship for our Creator can't be legislated or mandated. Each individual must choose whom they will serve- the God of all creation,or the man-made constructs of a socialist or progressive state. It is a matter of personal responsibility, and every citizen must settle that issue in their own minds.
This is why I pray for our country. I don't pray for the government to be better [though that would be nice] I pray for the hearts of the people to turn to God, for them to recognize their responsibility to him, and his great love for each of us.
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