While celebrating the lives of two great presidents, pillars of our nation, as well as all of our presidents, it would be good to offer prayers for our current president and his administration. God's guidance is necessary for any of us, and surely that important position requires special grace. Let us also pray for ourselves, the citizenry, whose informed votes determine our fidelity as a nation to the ideals of our founding fathers, and to the legacies of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln whose presidencies modeled this fidelity. Let us pray for our youth that they might appreciate and work for the freedoms we enjoy, which do not come without price. Faith, hard work, self-discipline, love of our country, and strong determination to uphold our ideals must be encouraged and passed on to the young. Let us also give thanks for the blessings we have received, for the challenges we face, and for the many who hold fast to our goals and purpose, especially our armed forces, so loyal to this "one nation under God" which offers "liberty and justice for all."
On a personal note, I will be in Bal Harbour, Florida for the next ten days, as the guest of an elderly friend whose health is beginning to become an issue. I will have only occasional access to a computer, so the slices of Daily Bread might be less consistent than usual. Please remember to work on your lenten program and begin by receiving ashes this Wednesday, as a sign of our need for repentance and change of heart. I will be united to you in prayer and sacrifice. God bless you all.
Bro. Rene
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