Nations have come and gone
down through the years. Some nations or tribes have stayed in existence for
thousands of years, while others have become extinct before the year 200. So
many nations have left a mark in our history. One must entertain the thought, is
it fate or a pattern that keeps a nation from fading away? Out of love, one must
be willing to sacrifice in order to keep the nation vibrant.

 

If we can look at a nation
as a membership, each member plays an important role in determining the
longevity of that nation. All members contribute in a positive or negative way,
which in turn causes a positive or negative reaction.

A nation can have a soul of
love, war, hate, caring, peace, domination, controversy, consumption,
conservation, exploration, contamination, conquering, knowledge, good, evil, and
or expression. A nation can be known for many things, the thing that dominates
normally determines its impact and or longevity.

As you ponder the condition
of the soul of your nation, you can make a difference in a positive or negative
way. Positive things may lead to harmony, negative things may lead to
dysfunction, however in the short term you may not see the results.

 

1. Leadership:  All levels of leadership play an important role in the state of the
soul of that nation. The masses sometimes follow the temperaments of leaders.
Leaders don’t have to be perfect, but should have integrity, sincerity, and a
love and concern for all of the people that come under that position. Leaders
should maintain a vision or goal that will keep the people inspired and reaching
for higher heights. The power of influence should be used to promote a quest for
beneficial achievements.

 

2. The protection of
children:
  The protection of the
children is vital in maintaining a healthy soul of a nation. In protecting the
children, that nation is saying it cares about its future. By not sacrificing
the children, the nation can live for another day. Loving and caring for the
young produces life for the nation. Keeping a certain focus on the children
brings a certain level of unity.

 

3. Education
Knowledge is a very powerful tool, which can lead to creativity. Education can
lead to creativity, innovations, and self-sufficiency., which provides for a
sense of hope. Gaining more knowledge can lead to hope. People maintaining
knowledge of the past, present, and future promotes a mind set that all things
are possible. Drawing from the knowledge of the past provides track records on
failures and successes.

 

4. Caring for the poor: 
In caring for the poor, it may not be as important as to how they got there, but
will help be available if someone happens to find themselves in that state.
Protecting the poor is vital for a nation to have a healthy soul. Providing the
poor with fair prices for goods, services, and interest rates helps prevents
hopelessness. Keeping the poor out of a state of hopelessness lowers the crime
rates. Lower crime rates help the economy and make it a pleasure to live in that
nation. The poor will sense love and concern when treated fairly, knowing that
it would be difficult to repay the deeds in the same respect.

 

5. Reducing violence: 
People who have not been victimized by crime can maintain a glass of innocence.
Maintaining wholesomeness may be more of a challenge for those who were victims
of crimes. Less violence says that the nation’s soul is healthy. Providing
people with a sense of justice and equality can lead to less violence. Providing
positive outlets and opportunities can be a deterrent for boredom and
hopelessness. Boredom, hopelessness, poor morals, anger, and or scarcity are key
factors for most violence, becoming creative to remove these factors is key.

 

6. The strength of a
belief in God:
  The strength of that
nation’s God or higher power plays a key role in the health of the soul of that
nation. What people believe causes them to act and react in positive or negative
ways. Nations with strong beliefs in God are likely to achieve healthy souls due
to a reverential fear of their God. Having a Higher Authority to give an account
to tends to lead to caution in those nations actions. Strong belief in a God
leads people to love, which promotes healthy souls. The nations that follow the
positive characteristics of their God will normally promote harmony, growth, and
prosperity.

 

7. Good moral standards:
With members of that nation doing the right things, it leads to a healthy soul.
Good moral standards will not allow members to hurt and use one another, which
lead to conditions of peace for that nation. Treating others fairly and
respectfully promotes environments of trust and hope, which leads to having a
healthy nation.

 

Following these key factors
consistently and continually will save the soul of a nation. We do have the
power to change the things that don’t promote a healthy soul. There is power in
the unity of the majority as well as the minority. Promoting a healthy soul is
each member's responsibility to each other.

 

 

About the Author

 


Dan Solomon

is the author of The Price of Favor WWWJS.  Dan has served as deacon, church
trustee, Bible study and adult Sunday school teacher for his church in addition
to director of a ministry for boys, missionary president, and head of prayer
warrior’s group. He and his wife Shirley are the parents of two sons and live in
Warner Robins, GA. For more information visit

www.thepriceoffavorwwwjs.com
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