Andrew Jackson once said, “Finally, it is my most fervent prayer to that Almighty Being before whom I now stand, and who has kept us in His hands from the infancy of our Republic unto the present day, that He will so overrule all my intentions and actions and inspire the hearts of my fellow citizens that we may be preserved from dangers of all kinds and continue forever a united and happy people.” President Jackson did not trust in his own knowledge, but prayed for God to have His way.

You delivered me from strife with my people; you kept me as the head of the nations.

II Samuel 22:44

Like Andrew Jackson, King David knew where his help and success came from. The whole of II Samuel 22 shows David humbly praising God for deliverance from all of his enemies, including King Saul. Would that this nation’s leaders turn to God for protection and harmony among its people as David and Andrew Jackson did.

Thank God for the many people and leaders in America who still depend on the Lord. Pray that the ones who don’t will turn to Him as their refuge and support. The success of this nation still depends on God.

Recommended Reading: Proverbs 3:1-12