IN GOD WE TRUST

TRUST. . .

• One in which confidence is placed.

• A charge or duty  imposed in faith or confidence or as a condition of some relationship.

• Depend.

• To permit to stay or go or to do something without fear or misgiving.

• Rely on.

• To hope or expect confidently.

The United States motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" first appeared in 1864 on a two-cent coin due to increased religious sentiment which existing during the Civil War. It wasn't until July 30, 1956 that Congress passed a law making "IN GOD WE TRUST" the United States' national motto.

War is a state of conflict teamed with aggression and disruption. Today, both individuals and nations are fighting all types of wars:  war on crime; war on drugs; wars between nations; war against sickness; the list goes on and on. So, with all of these varying wars going on, is there a current increased religious sentiment? If not, why not?

Scripture reminds of this:

And the LORD said to Satan, "Where have you come from?" Satan answered the LORD, "From roaming through the earth and going back and forth in it." ~ Job 2:2 TNIV

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. ~ 1 Peter 5:8 TNIV

With full knowledge that this evil lurks among us, who can you trust?

Trust in the LORD with all your heart,

And lean not on your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge Him,

And He shall direct your paths.

~ Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV

All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen.
--Ralph Waldo Emerson

As a citizen of the Kingdom, are you trusting in God? Rely on Him! ~ Kim