Posted: 12/18/2015 at 2:44pm
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Gov. Sarah Palin Writes To The Elijah
List Family!
Sarah
Palin, Wasilla, Alaska
Dear Elijah List Family,
I don't necessarily like to be known as a "politician." When the descriptive
noun is applied to me in national interviews I jokingly plea that the reporter
not use the "p-word" around me. However, it comes with the territory when one
has held office and remains involved with a passion for political and cultural
reform. Having been there, and willingly remaining in the lion's den of
politics, this politician can see clearly our nation is in a critical season of
transition. For many, these are the most frightening days of their lives.
Now more than ever our hope must be in the One True God. He is
our only hope. He is our security. Not knowing what tomorrow holds, we must know
who holds tomorrow.
Many in government and media try to convince us that God should not be in the
political arena with us, invoking the concept of "separation of church and
state." Don't be deceived into believing we can survive, much less thrive,
without Him! Do you know where the phrase "separation of church and state"
actually comes from? If you guessed the U.S. Constitution or our Declaration of
Independence, you'd be wrong.
Thomas Jefferson referred to it in a letter
to the Danbury Baptist Association, which had written him seeking help.
Connecticut had established a state church – the Congregational Church, which
meant the Baptists' religious freedom was not an inherent right, but a favor
granted by the state. Jefferson wrote to the Baptists that he shared their
belief in religious freedom and that under the First Amendment was enshrined "a
wall of separation" between the federal government and the churches; the
government was not allowed to interfere with religion, guidance he expected the
states would follow in perpetuity.
Today,
it's hip to invoke "separation of church and state" to insinuate or even demand
that the Church have no influence on government and no role in politics. That is
exactly wrong. In fact, Jefferson's letter to the Danbury Baptists closes with
an invocation of God and prayer. (Photo Sweet
Freedom: A Devotional - by Sarah Palin via elijahshopper.com)
Another great American founder, General George Washington, commanded the
Continental Army under a flag featuring an evergreen tree and the words
"An Appeal to Heaven." Today, it is imperative that we continue in the tradition
of our founders in appealing to Heaven for the survival of our country; not only
our leaders, but as voters.
Every campaign season, voters face decisions based on many reports. It can be
easy to feel fearful of the doom and gloom you hear from big dog media and
popular pundits, but as Believers we can take comfort in knowing our God is
bigger, stronger, wiser, and so much more merciful towards us than anything we
hear in the news.
Use Caleb and Joshua as our example. They were men of faith, not fear. God
directed Moses to send twelve spies to Canaan. Ten spies saw giants in the land
and relayed fearful reports. They felt as small as grasshoppers and wanted to
just hop away into oblivion. But Caleb and Joshua ignored the giants. With
unrelenting trust, they went up at once and took possession, "for we are well
able to overcome." They knew they were more than conquerors through our mighty
God!
Friends, Caleb and Joshua 'r us! And it's time to take possession!
Our examples didn't hesitate – we've hesitated long enough, America – we must
"go up at once!" and stake claim of this land of the free. Ignore the media
giants and consider how to help and whom God would have you support.
Sarah Palin's Endorsement of The Elijah List:
"The Elijah List has been a blessing to my family in many ways, including
providing us opportunities to share encouragement through the words, articles
and even breaking news that's found on the website. Often, God gives
encouragement through an article that seems to be written just for situations we
face at a specific time... I am thankful for bold faith-filled individuals and
teams like the Elijah List team working so hard to provide a modern forum
that strives to "strengthen, encourage and comfort" the Body of Christ..."
When I was chosen to run for Vice President of the United States, I prayed
voters would see through the media haze to see who we, as candidates, really
were. Maybe I didn't pray hard enough! Today, many Goliaths are in our nation's
path. Just as He led Moses' men to see clearly, He'll give you the same
confidence as you seek His direction, personally and politically. It's
imperative we support godly, competent leaders.
Between
1933 and 1981, there was only one major presidential address that included the
words "God bless America." But when Ronald Reagan kicked off his presidency by
invoking God's blessing on our nation, he set a new standard. From his
inauguration through President George W. Bush's final term, the phrase was used
forty-nine times, and President Obama continued the practice. Our Presidents
call out to God. Great! But we need some reciprocity. Our purpose is not
just to be blessed by God, but to bless Him. (Photo by Jennifer
Page "His Joy" via
elijahshopper.com)
Our Founders sought the Lord when embarking on this grand experiment called
America, knowing they needed Him if they were to break away from
tyranny and to secure freedom.
For God's favor to remain, we must turn back to Him and not squander
America's blessings of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Today, thank
God for blessing us. Remember Psalm 33:12: "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He
chose for His inheritance." Pray every heart turns to Him. Take
action! Invite God back into this nation – His nation. Rededicate America back
to Him.
And have fun doing it. Really! Do not fear and don't let your children fear.
Remind them our Warrior King has the whole world in His hands and He wants us to
be bold and joyful despite less than ideal circumstances.
Upon
my fireplace hearth is a beautiful picture I ordered from the Elijah
List. Artist Jennifer
Page depicts the smiling Son of God as our happy Savior full of the
vibrant life He freely offers us. In my living room, Jesus is cracking up! I
want my family to look up and see He is the cup of overflowing laughter,
carefree sweet freedom, and miraculous blessings we can drink from to nourish
our homes and our nation if we'll all look up and believe Nehemiah 8:10, "The joy of the
Lord is your strength!" (Photo of Sarah Palin's mantle via
Sarah Palin for The Elijah List)
Merry, merry Christmas brothers and sisters!
Sarah Palin Former Governor of Alaska and GOP Vice
Presidential Nominee Website: sarahpac.com
Sarah Palin first made history on December 4, 2006, when she
was sworn in as the first female and youngest governor of Alaska. In August
2008, Senator John McCain tapped Palin to serve as his vice-presidential running
mate in his presidential campaign, making her the first woman to run on the
Republican Party's presidential ticket.
Palin is the author of The New York Times best-selling books Going Rogue:
An American Life (November 2009), America by Heart (November 2010), and
Good Tidings and Great Joy: Protecting the Heart of Christmas (November
2013). She was named to TIME magazine's 2010 "100 Most Influential People in the
World" list, the Smithsonian Institute's "100 Most Significant Americans of All
Time" and Barbara Walter's "Ten Most Fascinating People" list two years in a
row. She was the Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute's 2012 "Woman of the Year".
She was also the host of the 8-week documentary series Sarah Palin's Alaska on
TLC and the show Amazing America on the Sportsman Channel. To subscribe to The Elijah List go to: http://elijahlist.com/subscribe
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