Scripture:  “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”  (Philippians 4:13 NKJV).

Our nation, and in fact, our entire world is in terrible straits. We have abandoned God’s laws, and we are reaping the terrible rewards of our bad choices.  What can we do? What can I—an old lady of limited influence and small means—do?

Words written by a woman much more handicapped than I answer this question: “I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do”—Helen Keller.

What can I do?

• I can commit my life to serve the Lord Jesus Christ and strive to honor Him in all I say or do. As He lives in my heart, others will see His love, His compassion, and His peace. As I quietly lift Him up as my Lord and Master, I know others will be drawn to Him.
• All aspects of my life will witness of His love for me. Each day, I will use the opportunities He gives me to invest my talents in His kingdom—whether a few words written, an encouraging e-mail sent, or an embrace exchanged with another hurting heart.
• As an American, I will use the power of my vote and freedom of speech. I will spend time and effort expressing my values through letters to my congressmen, the local newspapers, and social media.
• Although I will avoid unnecessary conflict, I will stand for the sanctity of life, of marriage, and of unbiased justice for all His children.

Ella Wheeler Wilcox was just one woman, yet her poems influenced our parents’ and grandparents’ generations. She wrote of the power of a consecrated will in these unforgettable lines: “One ship drives east and another drives west with the selfsame winds that blow. ’Tis the set of the sails, and not the gales, that tells us the way to go.”

Prayer: Father God, please help me establish my will solidly on You. Amen.