Sunday, December 10, 2006 "We The People . . ."

Sunday, December 10, 2006

"We The People . . ."

From Julie's Keyboard:



Dec.. 9, 2006

…..”Who is this man? Even the wind and the waves obey Him!” Mark 4:41

What If Jesus showed up and calmed your storm??
In this passage of scripture we see the encounter of the storm blowing up on the lake and filling the boat carrying Jesus and His disciples to the other side. We know Jesus is asleep in the boat and the disciples wake Him for their fear of perishing. We then see that Jesus takes action by speaking to the wind and the waves and creating a great calm in its stead. He then questions the faith of His disciples who were not only afraid of dying in the storm, but their fear appeared even greater after Jesus caused such results.

We should have an even greater understanding than that of the disciples in their generation. What will Jesus say of us today should we find ourselves in the midst of some storm of life? Are we afraid? Is our faith weak? Do we believe He is and always will be More than enough? What will we do with the authority that He left to us?

As we approach this wonderful season let us thank God for the babe in the manger. Let us thank God for the child that grew into a man never knowing a life of sin. We should thank God for our Savior who became sin for us and died then rose again to redeem us for a people unto Him. Yet, let us thank God that He gave us the authority to use His name to do the works that He did. When He comes, will He find us doing so….

Have a blessed week!

Julie
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Personal Note: A friend of mine sent these Preambles to me over the weekend, after reading them over again it provoked me once more. This nation and the people of each State have a Constitutional right to acknowledge God. But we have let the Courts of this land rob us of our God given freedom that so many have fought and died for.

We have let them rob us of the very foundation that was laid at our feet, and we have swallowed it hook line and sinker! Most of our children have been taught to believe that separation of Church and State is somehow in the Constitution.
Thus they are able to take the bait! Someone must tell them truth! If our children and posterity then want to change it, they have a legal means provided through the Constitution, but for their sakes, tell them the truth so they can decide.

The issue in Alabama with Justice Moore and the Ten Commandments Monument came down to the question, "Can the State acknowledge God?" The Court said "NO" and Justice Moore was removed from office and the monument removed and placed in a closet.

This was all done in the open on national TV and "We the People" let it happen. It is clear, it don’t take a lawyer to understand by reading through our State Preambles that it was intended for the State to have the right to acknowledge God. But the Court said, "NO" and we said, "OK"
When I hear these folks on TV agreeing with the silly Court decision, I must conclude they too are and have been deceived, or they are either lying to promote their agenda. Either way it is harmful and destructive to our society.

Pardon me for my frankness, I’ve just been provoked again!

May God bless each of you,

David & Julie
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Do you know the Preamble for your state constitution?

Alabama 1901 , Preamble . We the people of the State of Alabama ,
invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish
the following Constitution.

Alaska 1956, Preamble . We, the people of Alaska , grateful to God
and to those who founded our nation and pioneered this great land.

Arizona 1911, Preamble . We, the people of the State of Arizona ,
grateful to Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution

Arkansas 1874, Preamble . We, the people of the State of Arkansas
grateful to Almighty God for the privilege of choosing our own form of
government

California 1879, Preamble . We, the People of the State of
California grateful to Almighty God for our freedom.

Colorado 1876, Preamble . We, the people of Colorado , with
profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of Universe.

Connecticut 1818, Preamble. The People of Connecticut,
acknowledging with gratitude the good Providence of God in permitting them to enjoy.

Delaware 1897, Preamble . Through Divine Goodness all men have, by
nature, the rights of worshiping and serving their Creator according
to the dictates of their consciences.

Florida 1885, Preamble . We, the people of the State of Florida ,
grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty, establish this
Constitution...

Georgia 1777, Preamble . We, the people of Georgia , relying upon
protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution...

Hawaii 1959, Preamble . We , the people of Hawaii , Grateful for
Divine Guidance ... Establish this Constitution.

Idaho 1889, Preamble . We, the people of the State of Idaho ,
grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings.

Illinois 1870, Preamble . We, the people of the State of Illinois,
grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious
liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy and looking to Him for a
blessing on our endeavors.

Indiana 1851, Preamble . We, the People of the State of Indiana ,
grateful to Almighty God for the free exercise of the right to choose
our form of government.

Iowa 1857, Preamble We, the People of the State of Iowa , grateful
to the Supreme Being for the blessings hitherto enjoyed, and feeling our
dependence on Him for a continuation of these blessings establish this
Constitution.

Kansas 1859, Preamble . We, the people of Kansas , grateful to
Almighty God for our civil and religious privileges establish this Constitution.

Kentucky 1891, Preamble. We, the people of the Commonwealth are
grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties...

Louisiana 1921, Preamble . We, the people of the
State of Louisiana , grateful to Almighty God for the
civil, political and religious liberties we enjoy.

Maine 1820, Preamble . We the People of Maine acknowledging with
grateful hearts the goodness of the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe in
affording us an opportunity ... And imploring His aid and direction.

Maryland 1776, Preamble We, the people of the state of Maryland ,
grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberty...

Massachusetts 1780, Preamble . We...the people of Massachusetts ,
acknowledging with grateful hearts, the goodness of the Great Legislator
of the Universe .. In the course of His Providence, an opportunity and
devoutly imploring His direction ..

Michigan 1908, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Michigan
grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of freedom establish this
Constitution.

Minnesota, 1857, Preamble . We, the people of the State of Minnesota,
grateful to God for our civil and religious liberty, and desiring to perpetuate its blessings

Mississippi 1890, Preamble . We, the people of Mississippi in
convention assembled, grateful to Almighty God, and invoking His
blessing on our work.

Missouri 1845, Preamble . We, the people of Missouri , with
profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and grateful for His goodness .. Establish this Constitution .

Montana 1889, Preamble. We, the people of Montana , grateful to
Almighty God for the blessings of liberty establish this Constitution

Nebraska 1875, Preamble . We, the people, grateful to Almighty God
for our freedom . Establish this Constitution.

Nevada 1864, Preamble . We the people of the State of Nevada ,
grateful to Almighty God for our freedom establish this Constitution

New Hampshire 1792, Part I. Art. I. Sec. V . Every individual
has a natural and unalienable right to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience.

New Jersey 1844, Preamble . We, the people of the State of New
Jersey, grateful to Almighty God for civil and religious liberty which
He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing
on our endeavors.

New Mexico 1911, Preamble . We, the People of New Mexico, grateful
to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty

New York 1846, Preamble . We, the people of the State of New York
grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, in order to secure its blessings.

North Carolina 1868, Preamble . We the people of the State of
North Carolina, grateful to Almighty God, the Sovereign Ruler of Nations, for our civil, political, and religious liberties, and acknowledging our dependence upon Him for the continuance of those

North Dakota 1889, Preamble . We , the people of North Dakota ,
grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious
liberty, do ordain...

Ohio 1852, Preamble . We the people of the state of Ohio , grateful
to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and to promote our common

Oklahoma 1907, Preamble . Invoking the guidance of Almighty God, in
order to secure and perpetuate the blessings of liberty ... establish this...

Oregon 1857, Bill of Rights, Article I. Section 2.
All men shall be secure in the Natural right, to worship Almighty
God according to the dictates of their consciences..

Pennsylvania 1776, Preamble We, the people of Pennsylvania ,
grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, and
humbly invoking His guidance. . .

Rhode Island 1842, Preamble. We the People of the State of Rhode
Island grateful to Almighty God for the civil and religious liberty
which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and
looking to Him for a blessing . . .

South Carolina, 1778, Preamble . We, the people of he State of
South Carolina grateful to God for our liberties, do ordain and establish
this Constitution.

South Dakota 1889, Preamble . We, the people of South Dakota ,
grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberties

Tennessee 1796, Art. XI.III. That all men have a natural and
indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to
the dictates of their conscience...

Texas 1845, Preamble . We the People of the Republic
of Texas, acknowledging, with gratitude, the grace and
beneficence of God.

Utah 1896, Preamble . Grateful to Almighty God for life
and liberty, we establish this Constitution.

Vermont 1777, Preamble . Whereas all government
ought to enable the individuals who compose it to enjoy
their natural rights, and other blessings which the Author
of Existence has bestowed on man . . .

Virginia 1776, Bill of Rights, XVI Religion, or the Duty which we
owe our Creator can be directed only by Reason
and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian
Forbearance, Love and Charity towards each other

Washington 1889, Preamble . We the People of the State of
Washington , grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution

West Virginia 1872, Preamble . Since through Divine Providence we
enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people
of West Virginia reaffirm our faith in and constant reliance upon God ..

Wisconsin 1848, Preamble . We, the people of Wisconsin , grateful
to Almighty God for our freedom, domestic tranquility
Wyoming 1890, Preamble . We, the people of the State of Wyoming ,
grateful to God for our civil, political, and religious liberties .. establish this Constitution.
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The Ten Commandments Monument depicts the moral foundation of law in America, and bears excerpts from the text of the Ten Commandments of God. The monument also bears quotes from: the Declaration of Independence ("Laws of Nature and of Nature's God"); our National Motto ("In God We Trust"); the Pledge of Allegiance ("One Nation Under God, Indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for All"); and the Judiciary Act of 1789 ("So Help Me God").








FRONT PANEL Ten Commandments Monument
"The laws of nature are the laws of God; whose authority can be superseded by no power on earth." George Mason 1772
"Laws of nature and of nature's God" Declaration of Independence 1776

"The transcendent law of nature and of nature's God, which declares that the safety and happiness of society are the objects at which all political institutions aim, and to which all such institutions must be sacrificed."

James Madison
"This law of nature, being co-eval with mankind and dictated by God Himself, is of course superior in obligation to any other. It is binding over all the globe, in all countries, and at all times: no human laws are of any validity, if contrary to this; ?upon these two foundations, the law of nature and the law of revelation, depend all human laws; that is to say, no human laws should be suffered to contradict these." William Blackstone




LEFT SIDE PANEL Ten Commandments Monument
"The inclusion of God in our pledge therefore would further acknowledge the dependence of our people and our government upon the moral directions of the Creator." Legislative History
"One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." Pledge of Allegiance, 1954

"Human law must rest its authority ultimately upon the authority of that law which is divine." James Wilson

"And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with His wrath?" Thomas Jefferson






BACK PANEL Ten Commandments Monument
"Let it simply be asked, where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation desert the oaths which are the instruments of investigation in courts of justice?" George Washington

"So help me God." Judiciary Act of 1789
"The greater part of evidence will always consist of the testimony of witnesses. This testimony is given under those solemn obligations which an appeal to the God of Truth impose; and if oaths should cease to be held sacred, our dearest and most valuable rights would become insecure." John Jay


RIGHT SIDE PANEL Ten Commandments Monument
"We, the people of the State of Alabama, in order to establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish the following constitution and form of government for the State of Alabama." Constitution of Alabama