Psalm 118: 22 (KJV) states: “The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone for the corner.” Reading from my book, “Daily Wisdom for Women,” a thought struck me about cornerstones in our lives. When a building is being demolished, the structure is completely taken down, and the ground is prepared for construction of a new building. One of the first things done in the new construction is the placement of a cornerstone, from whence the building spreads out from that one strong stone. The whole building becomes strong, dependable, and reliable. The cornerstone is the core of everything in that building, giving it a future and providing for strength in times of storms.
Each of us has a similar cornerstone in our lives. We all have days when we aren’t ourselves, when we feel seeing a doctor is in order, or when we just need a change of scenery. If we keep Jesus as our cornerstone, our lives will never fall apart. We may make mistakes, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel in a new, brighter direction. We may need some rest and recuperation when life gets the best of us, but our core being, our cornerstone, Jesus Christ, is always constant. Despite any challenges we may face, God is the architect of the world’s masterpieces…you and me. And in turn, with God’s help, our nation can be a stronger and more loving nation.
Just as it seems America is tittering on the edge of destruction, so too, we can confidently build our nation into a more compassionate, universally-caring, blessed, and service-oriented country. No matter what happens, our cornerstone of freedom will not be shaken, even though evil is trying to overwhelm us in every thought, word, and action we do. Returning to Christ, we will remain immovable when facing the multitude of America’s problems. Nothing is impossible with Him.
It is my opinion that the devil is residing in many people’s hearts, even in my heart at times. It is our moral imperative to “trust in God” as our monetary system declares, to seek the truth over lies and corruption, to demand accountability from every elected official, to fight for fair and impartial treatment by our justice system for every citizen, to encourage our police forces to seek more prudent and caring educational studies in racial and criminal situations, to put the education of our children at the top of all our public funding, and to fervently pray that every citizen will put the needs of others before themselves. It is also important to give and to receive forgiveness for all of our mistakes so that we can grow and improve the ways we communicate with others.
America cannot stand on its past achievements; it must move forward in the ideals set forth by our Constitution…equality for all regardless of race, creed, religion, nationality, or ethnicity. We can be better; our cornerstone must be God, not the materialism of the world. I am but one candle in this dark world, but imagine what America could be like if all of our citizens let their lights shine on the altar of freedom. Every thought, every word, and every action would be based on peace, hope, and love. We will not fall because our cornerstone is Jesus Christ. Join me in praying every night that we will be led by His love and that we will become, individually and as a nation, the masterpieces He wants us to be.
Anna Hartt
