God is in control, we know that, however,  we can’t help but ask the question “Why?” Why is the area in or  near the city of Austin, Texas practically under water? Why did folks just like us have to leave everything behind and climb into boats, with only the clothes they had on? They had no idea where they were going, where could they eat and where they would sleep tonight.  How would you like to be in their shoes? I saw people climbing into boats without even shoes! Yet, God is in control!

In nearly every speech he has made, President Trump has said we are all Americans and we should come together as one. And most of us have done that. We are all praying for those people and for the rains to stop. Many of us have gone to Texas to do whatever we can. The rest of us are giving money to those we know will help where help is needed. But we still ask “Why?”

President Trump and all his men and women are trying to make America peaceful. But we still see riots breaking here and there. The last one happened in California just when most of us had our prayers geared on the poor folks in Texas. How could they riot at a time like that? I think God had Harvey on his mind.

God knows that it will take more than President Trump’s administration to bring us to our senses. It says in Romans 8: 28 in the Bible: “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.” So, He allowed this terrible thing to happen because it is so hard for us to become one as President Trump asks. Will we listen and learn what is told to us? We still have our own beliefs, personalities and obligations but we should be all Americans, loving each other in peace.

Will it take a much worse happening to wake us up? I, for one,will wait to see the good that comes from Harvey. I hope and pray that I will wake up! Will you do the same?

A song I learned years ago has been on my mind lately. I have been thinking about it at the time of the Charlotte event where all sides seemed to be fighting each other. I believe the only side not represented was the conservative Christian side. At least, I hope we were not anywhere around! However, I am going to write the words of that song and hope that the words will mean as much to you as it does to me:

Prayer is the key to heaven, but faith unlocks the door.

Words are so easily spoken,

But prayer without faith is like a boat without an ore.

Have faith when you speak to the Master,

That’s all He’s waiting for.

Yes, prayer is the key to heaven, but faith unlocks the door.

Prayer can open the gates of heaven and God can make America as it used to be. I’m from early in the 20th century and remember our country as it was.  Stores were closed on Sunday. It truly was a day of rest. Churches were full of people. Sometimes, congregations would make a whole day of it with a potluck at noon, games played in the afternoon, followed by the evening meal with whatever was left from the potluck, and the day always closed with a time of prayer and a sing along. Schools opened in the morning with prayer and Christmas carols and stories of Mary, Joseph and the baby were welcome, as were the saying of “Merry Christmas” to each other at Christmas time.

Oh, there were those folks who didn’t live that wonderful way, but they were in the minority. Our group had the majority in those days, and there are many who would never want to return to the hardships of that day, but there is no need for that! We can pray. Pray that the group that wants to kill President Trump or at least take him out of office won’t win. And, pray with faith that God will do something to put all Americans on the same page again.

We are still in the majority, although we haven’t been as vocal as the other side. Let’s stand up for what we believe and kneel down to pray for our country. Remember. President Trump has members of the clergy with him any time he asks for them. And they pray, so why can’t you?