Americans may lose control, but God won't

Despite the best economic times in at least a generation, it seems America is spinning out of control. No matter how much the people clamor, the federal government just can't or won't control the border. California has lost control of wildfires again with horrific consequences. Our big cities exemplified by Chicago have lost control of crime to the point it seems they have given up. And once again, Florida has lost control of their elections.

Politics have always been crazy, but the country is reeling from more than two years of out of control political rhetoric. The demagoguery has been off the charts; half our citizens have been branded bigots, dolts, and racists purely for supporting a duly elected president. The media has completely lost control unable to discern fact from opinion. The press has lost control of the news; most of it is hyped irrelevance or even fake. It's extremely difficult to assess any report given the media has lost control of its credibility and veracity.

America has lost control of education. At every level of education, our kids are being taught America is an evil robber nation scourging the planet for ill gotten gain. Students are indoctrinated with Marxist propaganda that fairness is only possible through socialism and capitalism is brutally oppressive. And forget about the incredible Christian foundations of America; they are being systematically deleted and dismantled.

The people also seem to be losing control. We have lost control of our weight with obesity at epidemic levels. We have lost control of our recreational appetites. Alcohol is not enough; multitudes demand legal access to marijuana and right behind them are crowds pushing for legalization of all drugs. We are losing control of our temperance because we believe legalized gambling is the answer to every budget shortfall.

Controlling our morality has been a perpetual struggle, but we have succumbed to our lusts. Anything that feels good is not just tolerated; it's endorsed and even promoted. We have lost control of our sexuality; nothing is taboo - every perversion is up for acceptance. In all the carnal confusion, we have lost control of our identities. With umpteen gender choices, we refuse to say with certainty who is male or female. And male is considered an affliction.

This chaotic but determined societal confusion has deprived people of a any foundation; nothing is certain or right or wrong. So we have lost control of our minds. Depression, substance abuse, and suicide are rising in every demographic because we turn inward thinking man alone can know all the answers.

In its entirety, America seemingly losing control of every dimension of society is quite daunting, but fear not - God is always in control. The growing number of non-believers will say all this losing control of our values and traditions is progress. They are certain their self-proclaimed enlightenment will make the world a better place. They talk giddily about the post-Christian world and how Artificial Intelligence will eventfully supplant God.

God is accustomed to such foolishness. Adam and Eve ate the apple because they thought they could be like God. Ancients built the Tower of Babel to show God that they could join Him. Many times, man has thought he was as smart as God, that man could write his own rules, and that man could show God man could go it alone. It has never worked. Sometimes masked by temporary prosperity, man has failed every time and ultimately caused untold misery. The ancient Israelites provide the best example; they repeatedly strayed from God, were judged and punished, and with repentance restored.

America and too many Americans may be losing control of our moral moorings, but we can be thankful we have a Creator that understands us and with any repentance will forgive us. We may be confused by the pop culture or lost in an evolving society, but as long as we don't lose control of our souls, we can come home. The Lord is very patient and will offer guidance many times over, but He will ultimately provide correction.

Pray for Americans to return to God and the eternal truths he gave us. If we do, God will continue to richly bless America. If we do not, be thankful God may punish us, but He will redeem us. Happy Thanksgiving!

"Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand." Proverbs 19:21

 
 
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