3 Keys to Rebuild Righteous Foundations
By Capazin Thornton
If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do? Ps 11:3
Every society has a foundation upon which it stands, is founded or supported.
America’s moral and spiritual foundations have been assaulted like never before. The solid foundations of reverence for God, morality, godly marriages, brotherly love, freedom, education and justice have taken big hits.
What can the righteous do to rebuild righteous foundations?
- RECOGNIZE the opportunity
One of the few television programs I watch is “The Voice.” I get a kick out of young people saying, “I’ve waited my whole life for this opportunity.” Well, child of God, this is the opportunity you have waited for your whole life.
You are living in today’s world by divine providence. It is time to “Rise and shine, for your light has come and the glory of the Lord is risen on you” (Isa 60:1).
- REBOOT
To reboot a computer is to restart the computer and reload the operating system. Sometimes a reboot is required because applications are not responding and sometimes because new software requires it.
We like computers need to reboot. When our system is jammed up and overrun with junk, it’s time to REBOOT. Remove negative programs. Shut off whatever assaults and freezes your soul. RECHARGE by praying and praising in the Spirit. RESTART now!
- REBUILD
“Those from among you shall build the old waste places; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; and you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to dwell in.” – Isaiah 58:12
This promise was made to the Israelites who had been in captivity and had seen Jerusalem devastated and surrounding cities lying in ruins for generations. God promised that natural Israel will be restored.
From a spiritual standpoint, old waste places speak of lives devastated by sin. Christ believers can pray for righteousness to be restored to our nation and individual lives repaired. We can decree and declare that people whose lives have been wasted and destroyed because of sin will be restored and rebuilt on the solid foundation of faith in Jesus Christ. Let us believe that multitudes of people can be radically transformed into vibrant temples of God.
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A Prayer to Rebuild Righteous Foundations
“Father, we ask You to forgive our sins and heal our land.
Your Word says, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord and the people whom He has chosen for His inheritance.” Lord, we declare Your lordship over this nation. We thank You for so bountifully blessing our nation.
Father, we pray that the Word of God will take root again, grow and prevail in our nation. We pray for the light of the glorious Gospel to shine upon the hearts and minds of people everywhere through Christ Jesus.
Father, we pray for a fresh outpouring of Your Spirit upon this nation. We pray for Heaven to rain down righteousness and the earth to open up to receive salvation. We pray that You will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth from our nation before all nations.
Father, thank You for Your loving-kindness and tender mercies that are over all Your works. Thank You for protecting this nation from enemies within and without.”
[Scripture References: 2 Chron 7:14; Ps 33:12; Acts 6:7; 2 Cor 4:4; Joel 2:28; Isa 45:8; Ps 145:9]
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Please feel free to post your comments and additional prayers for our nation.
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Capazin Thornton is a Christian speaker, Bible teacher, and author in Orange County, California.