Day 30

Day 30

30 down and 10 to go. I had a good week, save the weekend.  I let life get in the way.  It got busy and I just jumped in and went with the flow instead of staying the course. 

In doing my Bible study this morning, Mathew 19:24, the author was talking about money.  I know the purpose of this study was to help me focus on relying on God instead of worldly wealth, but that isn’t what I got out of it.  

We are fortunate to live in an area where we don’t have to hide God.  We have in all areas of our school system access to God.  A gentleman has been coming to the schools in our area for over 30 years using Bible stories to teach not only about God, but good moral values.  Through the years there have been complaints, but no student has ever been forced to attend. It is a free assembly and the kids love to go.  Now the Freedom From Religion Foundation has come to our area and is trying to have “The Bible Man” removed from our schools.  With our nation in the state it is in, we need more people like him coming to our schools and exposing the next generation of leaders to God and moral values.  It breaks my heart knowing that for the foreseeable future he will not be able to come and speak.  The songs he sings, the good news he brings will be sorely missed.

I believe this is a direct application of Mathew 19:24. As a nation we have become so blessed by God we think we no longer need Him.  We no longer read Gods word to see the consequences of straying from God.  I remember asking my mom while growing up, Mom why did Israel keep straying from God?  Now I know.  They, as we, believe they have the power to stand alone and face the world.  I’m no Bible scholar, but I do know what kept happing to Israel and I am afraid the same fate is waiting on America. 

There are many people in our area upset and mad about the Bible Man situation. Many of us up in arms as it were.  When ask about the situation, The Bible Man gave yet another reason, taught us another lesson with his answer.  Don’t fight it, just pray pray, pray!!!  Thank you for reminding us all what we need to do in all situations.  I am thankful for a man like Mr. Turner that lives his faith.

As I enter the last ten days, I am going to follow Mr. Turner’s advice and pray, pray, pray!!