GATHER TOGETHER AND PRAY
Today's reading: Zephaniah

"Gather together and pray, you shameless nation." Zephaniah 2:1 NLT

Zephaniah, son of Cushi, wasn't writing to the United States of America.

Where the majestic purple mountaintops, waves of grain and crystal clear lakes are scattered from sea to shining sea.

Where our forefathers came to escape religious persecution.

Where we can gather freely to worship.

Where just about anything is possible with hard work and God's hand of guidance.

Where we've twisted and contorted His laws to make them fit our wills.

Where we've determined choice and comfort are more important than a life.

Where we've chosen to allow atrocities to sell products, television spots and our kids on freedom of speech.

Where 'wrong and right' are no longer politically correct.

Where disrespect is the new form of heroism.

Zephaniah is writing to the people of Judah--but it just might not hurt for us to pay attention to him!