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`Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it.’ – Proverbs 22:6.
Rahall Statement on Sandy Hook School Tragedy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-WV) released the following statement Monday, December 17th regarding the tragic shooting on Friday (December 14) at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut: “I think all of us woke up to a different nation Saturday morning; horrified by the details of the shooting that are still emerging and demanding explanations about the increasing frequency of mindless attacks on innocent people and, now, even on our children. “The circumstances of this tragedy are so horrible that it demands aggressive action. Our State and Nation share a collective desire to try to find some way to prevent such a tragedy from happening again, and, God forbid, from happening in our own communities. “As a lifelong defender of the Second Amendment, I believe that gun safety is essential, but, so is addressing the gaps in our mental health system and the issue of drugs and violence in our culture and prayer in our schools. The causes of violence in America are bigger and broader than just firearms. I want to hear from all sides before the Congress moves forward, so we can move forward together. Let us act deliberately, but, for the sake of too many already lost, let us act.”
Guns and Prayer By ‘Mary Jane’ The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 (KJV) I am sure the above verse is a bit hard for some parents and loved ones to accept during the recent CT. School shootings. You send your child to school with the thought it was as when you went, safe and secure from harm. We must remember Satan walks to and fro desiring our young people to do wrong every minute of the day. `Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it.’ – Proverbs 22:6. In the past years of shootings in schools, malls and various places, have we heard the news media say anything about, well - the parents were God fearing people. No we took prayer out of school and we only want to sheepishly admit we are Christians and believe in God when it is time to release Him from a bottle like a genie, when we need him, then we say let’s pray about it. Like I heard when the atheist was dying his last words were “OH GOD”! The people of this nation need to take a stand and do what our forefathers intended when our money was printed” IN GOD WE TRUST”. Little by little we are eroding our future generation by not teaching them about God our creator. When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace; - Luke 11:21.
How much clearer can you get, sure God protects us, but doesn’t He expect us to try and defend ourselves when in danger, a gun may be used for protection from a various view. One time my brother was bitten by a rabid dog enduring much painful shots over time, my Dad shot the dog - he owned a gun; a large poison snake crawled into the canning cellar - he shot it. My brothers have always hunted for game, for meat on the table. Are we ALL supposed to give up our guns because a few misused them? NO we should not!
After Jesus ate the Passover with his disciples he knew, Luke 22; 3 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. Luke 22:31 And the Lord said Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat. As they ate and talked of his coming death he also instructed them. Luke 22: 34 - Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his script, and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. The days of elementary
schools for each area are over. The ringing school bell meant standing with your hand over your heart with pledge to our flag, followed with the Lord’s Prayer. These are over, but we can still teach our children and grandchildren there is a GOD, and Satan is still around. Bottled water came out; we all started buying it, why can’t we all start trusting GOD more and standing together for what we believe in. GOD, we still need your guidance each day, help us and our country to stay strong. Amen.
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