Sam Rufus @LearningPerson

“Whoever is careless with the #truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.” Albert Einstein

"In a time of deceit, telling the #truth is a revolutionary act". George Orwell. How true!

"I am a firm believer in people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point to is to bring them the real facts." Abraham Lincoln still speaks to us today with crystal clear clarity.

"Why we need #friends ? To enjoy them in the image of a loving God inhabiting the relational creation. Or else we become a network of contacts like termites to build our mound. In a #Culture obsessed with efficiency we don’t love people; we use them". The Gospel Coalition.

Overcoming #crises demands facing it head-on. The only way out is through. So change what you can, manage what you can't. And, "If you don't have a #Spiritua practice when times are good, you cannot suddenly develop one during a crisis". Douglas Coupland

When life gets tough, find comfort in the Word of God - the Bible. It's packed with wisdom, encouragement and guidelines for Rulers of nations, institutions and every other to overcome the tough times and have a happier life. PRAYER brings down answers.

Helen Keller encourages "Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light. ' Can we recover from the upsurge and turmoil we have been going through? YES WE CAN. If we return to Jesus Christ, Saviour of the world! And seek his face.

Faith is unwavering confidence in the character of God whose ways we cannot comprehend. "Our faith can move mountains". Matthew 17:20. So how much faith is required? Size of a mustard seed. That's it.? Let us face our mountain now through Christ our Lord.

Why do we find what is easy so difficult to follow? Example Proverbs 16:3 says "Commit your work to the Lord and your plans will be established". So as the #President of a Nation or an institution sure way to face challenges and WIN are clear. LET'S DO IT !

In crises, prayer alone offers guidance and strength from God. To turn the world around Abraham Lincoln relied on prayer: "I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go." So shall we PRAY?

15 July '79 Jimmy Carter played back a citizen's comment "we've got to stop crying and start sweating, stop talking and start walking, stop cursing and start praying. The strength we need will not come from the White House, but from every house in America."

First message to mankind "Glory to God in the highest. Peace on earth & goodwill towards men". In today's crisis if we give Glory to God in the 'high street & Wall Street', there will be peace on earth and goodwill towards all men. Dear God save us today.

World is in a tizzy. Nations pushed to a corner hit back. Is there a way out of the tangle? Yes, think Prodigal son "I have sinned and will go back to the Father". For a world RESET "not by might, not by power but by My Spirit" says the Lord! PRAY now

Ted Cruz's statement All glory to God is significant. Urges me living miles away in India to rejoice with the prayer warriors of the U.S. to bring about change from above. Wasn't votes cast by human hands but the winning vote cast by His Holy Hand. TO GOD ALONE BE ALL THE GLORY

When human #polls rig up disturbing numbers don't be overwhelmed. Don't even scurry to rethink strategies. Just remember "the #battle is not yours, it is the Lord's". So be still. Think of inactivity quietly. It is the pause button that empowers mysteriously.

God's plan and purpose for us is way beyond what we can imagine or think. So do not waste a second on anxiety. His plans for us are unique. Not to be disrupted by the circumstances of our day. Just keep looking UP irrespective of the headlines of each day.

We face perilous times. But trust the #Almighty God to part the #Red Sea. When He says "I will never leave you, nor forsake you". He means each of those eight words. He will never break it because He is the WORD!

If God wants to get things done through you – you just can’t escape! God will not even permit you to be killed, till His assignment is completed through you. If you don’t believe me ask Jonah. #"Not by might, not by power but by My Spirit says the Lord". Amen

#Glory to God in the highest. Peace on earth and goodwill towards men". Unless there is glory to God there shall be no peace or goodwill anywhere. We need God to care for us. This is not dependant on our faith or belief. His name is 'I AM'. Because He is! Period. Glorify Him now

Did #COLUMBUS imagine God called him to discover America? Does U.S. democracy owe its origin to pilgrims settled at Plymouth? Was there a divine call on America and is it still valid today? Look at the U.S. from God's point of view and ponder how extra special this country is?