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July 3 & 4, 2004
The Best I Can Do for My Country by Ken Idleman
Be Mindful of This Truth!
God is ______________________. Nations are __________________. Psalm 33:10-11 The Lord foils the plans of the nations; he thwarts the purposes of the peoples. [11] But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations. (NIV) II. Be Aware of This Promise!
God blesses the _____________ that _______________________. Psalm 33:12-15) Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance. [13] From heaven the Lord looks down and sees all mankind; [14] from his dwelling place he watches all who live on earth-- [15] he who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do. (NIV}
A. Christian faith inspired the __________________ of America. B. Christian faith influenced the __________________ C. Christian faith encouraged the ________________ of America. D. Christian faith shaped the ________________ ____of America. III. Be Comforted/Convicted By This Warning! God is source of our _________________, not our military strength. Psalm 33:16-22 No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great strength. [17] A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength it cannot save. [18] But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, [19] to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine. [20] We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. [21] In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. [22] May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you. (NIV)
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