In God We Trust

Do we really trust in God today? I know there was a time in this country where people trusted in, and depended on God for everything. Today we have a portion of people that do trust in God for everything. They're lives wouldn't be complete without him in it. However today there are groups of people that want any reference to God removed from society. They want prayer removed from our schools. They want the Ten Commandments removed from our courts and government buildings. Lastly they want the motto "In God We Trust" removed from our currency.

The people that want this don't want it removed because they don't believe God exists as much as they want these references to God removed because of the lifestyles they lead; they don't want constant reminders of God to be around them as they live life THEIR WAY. Having a constant reminder that God is with us, makes these people very uncomfortable and to that I say AMEN. It should make them uncomfortable. These people seem to have forgotten that you can't hide from God; he knows all and sees all. Furthermore if they take God out of their lives, they are setting themselves up for failure because they will be depending on man and not God, which no good can come from. The dependency America had on God from Civil war time’s right up until the 1950's was huge. An example of this is found in a letter that was sent to the Secretary of the Treasury in 1861 by Rev. M.R. Watkinson.

In his letter he wrote “One fact touching our currency has hitherto been seriously overlooked. I mean the recognition of the Almighty God in some form on our coins. You are probably a Christian. What if our Republic were not shattered beyond reconstruction? Would not the antiquaries of succeeding centuries rightly reason from our past that we were a heathen nation? What I propose is that instead of the goddess of liberty we shall have next inside the 13 stars a ring inscribed with the words PERPETUAL UNION; within the ring the allseeing eye, crowned with a halo; beneath this eye the American flag, bearing in its field stars equal to the number of the States united; in the folds of the bars the words GOD, LIBERTY, LAW. This would make a beautiful coin, to which no possible citizen could object. This would relieve us from the ignominy of heathenism. This would place us openly under the Divine protection we have personally claimed. From my hearth I have felt our national shame in disowning God as not the least of our present national disasters. To you first I address a subject that must be agitated."

As a result, Secretary Chase instructed James Pollock, Director of the Mint at Philadelphia, to prepare a motto.
He wrote "Dear Sir: No nation can be strong except in the strength of God, or safe except in His defense. The trust of our people in God should be declared on our national coins. You will cause a device to be prepared without unnecessary delay with a motto expressing in the fewest and tersest words possible this national recognition."

The phrase "In God We Trust" does not appear in the Bible. Nevertheless Biblical passages such as 1Timothy: 4-10 ("Trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe") and 2 Corinthians 1:9 ("Yes, we had the sentence of death in ourselves that we should not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead.") are cited as scriptural inspiration. And just as the pleas of Rev. Watkinson and the National Reform Association had led to the inclusion of "In God We Trust" on coinage, similar religious sentiments were used to justify the mottos addition to the nation's paper currency. Evidence of this comes from an examination of the Congressional Record. On June 7, 1955 for instance, Congressman Bennett of Florida rose in support of H.R 619, a bill "Providing for the inscription of 'In God We Trust' on all United States Currency and Coins." Bennett declared:

"I sincerely hope that the Senate will give its prompt approval to this proposal. In these days when imperialistic and materialistic communism seeks to attack and destroy freedom, we should continuously look for ways to strengthen the foundations of our freedom. At the base of our freedom is our faith in God and the desire of Americans to live by His will and His guidance. As long as this country trusts in God, it will prevail. To serve as a constant reminder of this truth, it is highly desirable that our currency and coins should bear these inspiring words 'In God We Trust."

The number of people in this country that actually have morals has declined over the last forty years and there doesn't appear to be a turn around of any kind in the near future. The number of people that want God out of the picture are far less than the number of Christians in this country. The problem is that we Christians are not making nearly as much noise about this issue and the people that want God removed from everything though fewer in number are showing the boldness that we should be showing. There are not enough Christian people that will speak up and stand for what's right. It's sad to say, but unless we start mounting up and go to battle over this issue, the loud few can win this thing, then what will we do? I personally know many Christians and non Christians alike that want to win this battle, but they're afraid to speak up, they don't want to step on toes.

With our Father God watching our backs, what have we got to be worried about. We should have no fear, no trepidation, no trembling, and no worries because we're fighting for God, we have a very strong message. It's the people that don't want prayer in Schools, God on our money, and the Ten Commandments removed from all government buildings that should be trembling with fear.

Father God, help us to grow in our boldness. Help us to overcome the obstacles that Satan has put in our way to discourage us and instill fear in us for standing up for what's right. You did not give us a spirit of fear God, you gave a us a spirit of sound mind and understanding. Lord God I pray that you would fill us all with the Holy Spirit and give us the strength and right words to say to turn hearts and change minds. Lord we want to not only win this battle, but we want to win the souls of our opposition back for you God. Protect us in our coming and our going as we do your will. To you goes all the glory God.

I pray this in Jesus mighty name.

Amen

May God Bless You All

Adam