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This is a special time for our country as we have a new president.  Whether you agree with or like the new leadership, it our place as Christians to be what a follower of Christ should be.


I suggest there are two parts to being a Christian and honoring our leaders.  These are simple.  Neither calls for you to join a political party.  These are things that make all of us stronger and better.  They also make this country stronger and better.


Romans 13:1  NLT

Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God.


First, be a good citizen.


Be responsible by doing what good citizens do.  There could be a long list, but a few of them would be these: be kind and help others, vote and share your opinion, obey the laws of the lands, support leaders.


The Bible says much about being a good citizen.  Do you remember as I do one of those boxes on our report cards in elementary school?  It was about citizenship.  I wanted that one to be checked.  To have good citizenship was important to me.  It often meant that I played well with others.


1 Timothy 2:1-3  NLT

I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. 2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and pleases God our Savior,


Second, pray for those in authority.


You don’t have to like or agree with the people you pray for.  But we should pray for everyone asking God to give wisdom and protection and more.  Prayer is the way we connect to God.  Prayer is also one of the ways that we help others connect to God.


What is our responsibility to our country?  Be a good citizen.  Be a person of prayer.  Those are the two best qualities for those who choose to follow Jesus and choose to honor our country.


That is a great start.  It is a good day to be both!

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