crash!
“The rains fell, the torrents came, the winds blew and lashed against his house. It collapsed under all this and was completely ruined.” —Matthew 7:27
The stock market will tumble. Our country will destroy itself from the inside. Family life in the USA will further deteriorate. Christmas will mean little more than an empty time of self-indulgence for millions.
Are these statements the predictions for the year 2025? No, they are not predictions but logical conclusions, unless Americans repent. The fact is that a house built on sand will collapse (Mt 7:26-27). A building without a strong foundation will tumble. A life without the Church and a personal relationship with Jesus is not built on Jesus the Rock (1 Cor 3:11; Is 26:4).
A nation not under God will be undermined and go the way of countless crumbled kingdoms throughout history (Is 26:5). A financial system not based on Biblical principles is a time bomb. A family that does not pray together will not stay together. A Christmas without Christ is meaningless at best and potentially destructive.
Only those who do the will of the heavenly Father have a stable future (Mt 7:21ff).
Prayer: Lord, during this Advent, may I let You build a firm foundation for Christmas, winter, and life.
Promise: “A nation of firm purpose You keep in peace; in peace, for its trust in You.” —Is 26:3
Praise: After falling on the ice and injuring her back, Sharon prayed, “Only say the word and I shall be healed” (see Lk 7:7). She experienced an instant healing upon receiving the Eucharist.
Reference: (For a related teaching on God Bless America, listen to, download or order our AV 62-1 or V-62 on our website.)
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