AMERICA - What’s so special?


 

             AMERICA-   WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ?

                                        July 2021

 

At least since the end of World War 2 there has been an anti-American sentiment among our own, often on college campuses and among the rising generation. From flag burnings to anti-American slogans and demonstrations, from kneeling protests during our national anthem to claims of systemic racism to the destruction of national monuments once revered. Although America has made mistakes and is far from perfect, it remains true that this is a chosen land and that God has had a divine purpose for this land of ours.  The scriptures bear this out.  At the confounding of language at the tower of babel approx. 4,000 BC, upon praying to the lord, the brother of Jared was told; (Ether 1:42)…I will go before thee into a land that is choice above all the lands of the earth.” Upon arriving on the American continent the lord again reminded them; (Ether 2:12) Behold, this is a choice land, and whatsoever nation shall posses it shall be free from bondage and captivity, and from all other nations under heaven, If they will but serve the God of the land, who is Jesus Christ…”

In 600 BC the lord told Nephi (1Ne 2:20) “And in as much as ye keep my commandments, ye shall prosper, and shall be led to a land of promise; yea even a land which I have prepared for you.; yea, a land which is choice above all other lands.” Years later, an angel of the lord showed Nephi a vision of Christopher Columbus. (1 Nephi 13:12) “And I looked and beheld a man among the gentiles, who was separated from the seed of my brethren by the many waters; and I beheld the spirit of God, that it came down and wrought upon the man; and he went forth upon the many waters, even unto the seed of my brethren, who were in the Promised land.”

In our day, the lord explained that he established the constitution and for what reason.  (D&C 101:79-80)” It is not right that any man should be in bondage one to another. And for this purpose have I established the constitution of this land, by the hand of wise men whom I have raised up unto this very purpose, and redeemed the land by the shedding of blood.” 

There is no doubt that God has had his eyes and his hands on this blessed land and nation we call America. All of the prophets and the righteous who have dwelt upon this land in the past have prayed to the lord for a blessing upon this land and all who would yet live here. (D&C 10:50-51)” And thus they did leave a blessing upon this land in their prayers, that whosoever should believe in this gospel in this land might have eternal life; Yea, that it might be free unto all of whatsoever nation, kindred, tongue or people they may be.”

This nation we call America has truly been “one nation under God.”  No wonder our national motto is “ In God we trust.”

May we all be thankful for this great nation of America and may we do our part to keep it under God’s care and thus truly free.  May God continue to bless America!

 

Much love-

The Grandparent Chronicles

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