Betty Whitaker Jackson

Declaration of Independence

Thomas Jefferson

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July 4, 1776

2When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

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My Psalm 173

Heavenly Father, Precious Savior,

Counselor, Holy Spirit, Triune God,

Thank you Lord for Your constancy.

In a world moving too fast,

In which our thoughts are scattered

And our lives lose focus,

You remain steadfastly Alpha and Omega,

Beginning and end, Sovereign and in control.

While we live out our mortality

You are infinite.

While we make our plans,

You direct our steps.

While we love imperfectly,

You define the term.

Forgive us for thinking in the…..

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My Psalm 172

There is a balm in Gilead

Where the sin-sick and world weary

Can go to find succor, healing and rest.

And beside those still waters You lead me still

To restoration and revelation of Your mercy and love.

And perhaps, when my weary feet can gain the altitude,

You’ll lead me once again to the hills, from whence comes my strength.

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My Psalm 170           On Mass Murder

O Lord, Creator of the Universe

Giver of all good gifts

Righteous judge,

Holy Presence,

Merciful Savior,

Eternal Presence,

We come to You in supplication:

We implore Your blessing

To help us understand the depths of depravity

Human against humans

We suffer this day.

Be merciful to those who grieve

Whose hearts are heavy with sorrow

Too dreadful to bear

Too openly wounded

To soothe with platitudes

When we don’t know what to…..

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