In (Blank) We Trust

How would you complete this phrase: In (Blank) We Trust? Many of us are accustomed to seeing "In God We Trust" as a national motto. However, some folks feel any reference to God in our government should be abolished. I would agree that in many respects America has turned her back on God. Perhaps removing the motto is the only logical step for a group of people who think they have outgrown a childish notion. Should our national motto read, "In Man We Trust" or "In the President We Trust" or "In Government We Trust"? Perhaps these are more accurate statements of our national sentiment. The Bible has much to say about whom we should trust. There are too many references to quote here. But a few come to mind. "He who trusts in his riches will fall." (Proverbs 11:28a) "He who trusts in his own heart is a fool." (Proverbs 28:26a) The prophet Jeremiah contrasts two types of people--those who trust God and those who do not. "Thus says the Lord: 'Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart departs from the Lord. For he shall be like a shrub in the desert, and shall not see when good comes, but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, in a salt land which is not inhabited.'" (Jeremiah 17:5-6) "'Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, and whose hope is the Lord. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when heat comes; but its leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in the year of drought, nor will cease from yielding fruit.'" (Jeremiah 17:7-8) God is the only one who deserves my trust. All others, no matter their intentions or gallant efforts, have proven unworthy.

Glenn Beck, a Radical Guy

I prefer to listen to music on the radio, not talking. But when my husband drives, he chooses. I haven't heard Glenn Beck in a long time, but it was good to hear him today. He said that he has been reading Jeremiah lately. He believes Jeremiah's words could just as well be for America today. I love how Glenn talked about God getting our attention. First He uses mild means. But if we continue to ignore Him, He continues to use stronger methods. I had to smile at Glenn's description of this process, for God has had to knock me down more than once. It's a hard lesson, but well worth it. I still remember the Christmas program a few years back in which Glenn shared a story about his sweater gift. I may not agree 100% with his political views, but I admire the way He talks about the Lord. No apologies offered. May God bless and protect Glenn Beck.