Special to AIPNews.com September 16, 2009 Georgette Smelich Through many generations God’s loving Hand has greatly blessed the United States of America. We are a Christian nation that was founded upon reliance on God and His principles. He has graciously provided all of our needs, from an abundance of food on our tables, the clothes that we wear, to the warm shelter within our homes. The Lord has protected us, for we are His people. He has remained faithful and merciful, gently caring for us as a shepherd tends to his flock. In difficult times God is our solid Rock. He is our Shield that fiercely protects us from our enemies as He offers those He loves a safe and secure place of refuge. The United States of America was once a prosperous nation that overflowed with milk and honey. Our thriving economy actually manufactured quality products that were labeled “Made in the U.S.A.” God blessed us with the strongest military power in the world, as our allies depended on us for their security and defense. But, somewhere along the way, we became a rebellious people. Like the children of Israel we decided to take the credit for ourselves, failing to acknowledge that these wonderful gifts came from Almighty God, the One who created heaven and earth. Instead of thanking our loving Father with praise we began to eliminate Him from our lives. He has been removed from the schools and America’s children are no longer allowed to pray. Sadly, in some places we are not even allowed to openly worship the baby Jesus at Christmas time except in our homes. Some churches are not upholding godly principles, straying away from God’s Word, supporting detestable acts in God’s eyes such as abortion and homosexuality. Traditional marriage between a man and a woman is being altered as now homosexual couples are allowed to marry each other. God’s children are being raised in dysfunctional homes without a clear concept of the true American family, which includes a father and a mother. The influx of illegal immigrants across our borders is creating havoc, as they take our jobs and destroy the rule of law, making a mockery of the fundamental principles of this great nation. As Christians we know deep in our hearts that God surely must be weeping with a broken heart for His people and how we have defiantly disobeyed him. It can only be a matter of time before God’s enduring patience with us begins to subside. In fact, we are already witnessing the erosion of our God-given freedoms. The United States of America was once a prosperous nation. Now our economy is disintegrating right before our eyes, forcing people into poverty, as millions of Americans lose their jobs to overseas competition, and their homes to foreclosure. Families are now finding themselves to be dependent on the government for their entire welfare. Our only hope for the survival of this great nation is in God. We must repent of our sins, and turn back to Him before it is too late! The Lord speaks to us very clearly in 2 Chronicles, chapter 7:14: "If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
If we seek the Lord with all of our heart and soul, humbling ourselves, He will hear our prayers. And then, like all the generations that went before, our posterity will be able to enjoy the wonderful blessings of His Almighty Hand. And so, until the hour of Jesus’ glorious return, let us do the work He has given us in helping to turn our fellow Americans back to Him. If we will simply be faithful in that, what a victorious Day that will be! Georgette Smelich is the founder and interim chairman of America's Independent Party of Seward, NE. The above remarks were delivered at the county party's recent inaugural caucus meeting. She can be reached at smelichgeorgette@yahoo.com. 
Our dear friend Georgette Smelich always gives credit for everything she does to the LORD. But in the case of this wonderful speech she has also expressed her gratitude to her dear friend Pastor Vonnie Phillips, who had also very recently affiliated with AIP. The ideas presented here arose out of conversations between them. Yesterday, Vonnie Phillips was involved in a serious automobile accident in the Sand Hills of Nebraska, and went home to be with her Lord and Savior. And so, Georgette has dedicated this speech to her lovely friend that she misses so much. Please pray for Vonnie's family, friends, and congregation. My sister Teresa was also very close friends with Vonnie, and I hope you will hold her in prayer as well, along with Georgette. Thank you. - Tom Hoefling | 