Turn our Hearts Lesson 2 of 2

Jeremiah 18:7-11

What can we do?

1. Pray

Benjamin Franklin, Constitutional Convention, June 28, 1787

In the beginning of the contest with Britain, when we were sensible of danger, we had daily prayer in this room for divine protection. Our prayers, Sir, were heard and they were graciously answered. And have we now forgotten that powerful friend? Or, do we we imagine we no longer need his assistance?

Benjamin Franklin, Constitutional Convention, June 28, 1787

I have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth-that God governs in the affairs of men.”

Benjamin Franklin“In this situation of this assembly, groping as it were in the dark to find political truth, and scarce able to distinguish it

when presented to us, how has it happened sir, that we have not hitherto once thought of humbly applying to the Father of lights, to illuminate our understanding?”

What can we do?

1. Pray

2. Research then vote

Research then vote

1. Know what your vote means.

2. Know the consequences of supporting things and/or people.

Research then votewho, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.

Romans 1:32

What can we do?

1. Pray

2. Research then vote

3. Speak up!

Contact themYour local government

Supreme Court Justices

State Representatives

Leadership in Washington

Stand up for Christian beliefs and godly morals

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed- Nego answered and said to the king, "O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king. But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up.“ Daniel 3:16-18

Stand up for Christian beliefs and godly morals

So they called them and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John answered and said to them, " Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, you judge. For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.“

Acts 4:18-20

George Washington May 12, 1770You do well to wish to learn our arts and ways of life, and above all, the religion of Jesus Christ…Congress will do everything they can to assist you in this wise intention.”

Benjamin Franklin “History will also afford frequent opportunities of showing the Necessity of a public religion… and the excellency of the Christian religion above all others, ancient or modern.”

Alexis de Tocqueville“There is no country in the World where the Christian religion retains a greater influence over the souls of men than in America; and there can be no greater proof of its utility and of its conformity to human nature than that its influence is powerfully felt over the most enlightened and free nation of the earth.”

ConclusionBlessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, The people He has chosen as His own inheritance. The Lord looks from heaven; He sees all the sons of men. From the place of His dwelling He looks On all the inhabitants of the earth;

Psalm 33:12-14

ConclusionNo king is saved by the multitude of an army; A mighty man is not delivered by great strength. A horse is a vain hope for safety; Neither shall it deliver any by its great strength. Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, On those who hope in His mercy.

Psalm 33:16-18

Conclusionif 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 will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place.

2 Chronicles 7:14-15

Conclusion"But if you turn away and forsake My statutes and My commandments which I have set before you, and go and serve other gods, and worship them, 20 then I will uproot them from My land which I have given them; and this house which I have sanctified for My name I will cast out of My sight, and will make it a proverb and a byword among all peoples.

Conclusion"And as for this house, which is exalted, everyone who passes by it will be astonished and say, 'Why has the Lord done thus to this land and this house? ' 22 Then they will answer, 'Because they forsook the Lord God of their fathers, who brought them out of the land of Egypt, and embraced other gods, and worshiped them and served them; therefore He has brought all this calamity on them. '“

2 Chronicles 7:19-22