"MEETING NEEDS!"

Philippians 4:17-19 NASB

"Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account. But I have received everything in full and have AN ABUNDANCE; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you have sent, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. And my GOD WILL SUPPLY "ALL" YOUR NEEDS according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus."

Some people seem to believe that someone should take care of them their entire life, or cradle to grave. The US Government appears to do their best to validate the belief that no man, whether a citizen of this nation or another, should experience any calamities.  Some politicians seem to have the belief that if the government throws enough money at a problem, the problem will subside or be eradicated.  Needs are only met by a GOD who is in control of all. 

Difficulties in life are a part of the growing process. When you experience problems, and overcome them, you learn to avoid them in the future. When all of your needs are "provided" for you, the ability to "overcome" fails to develop in your life and you become more dependent on the provider of your sustenance.  

When you depend upon GOD you beome more and more dependent upon HIM!  President John F. Kennedy said "The rights of man come not from the generosity of the state, but from the hand of GOD"! 

No man, no government, no entity, can mend a wounded heart.  Neither can thoughts or intents be swayed by another.  When the time comes that mankind admits that "Every good and perfect gift" comes from above (James 1:17) and not from anywhere else, then we may be headed in the right direction.   Until then, I am afraid that when we say "GOD BLESS AMERICA" we are asking in vain!