My initial reaction to the federal circuit ruling in Wisconsin: “Must not be much to do in Wisconsin.”  God fearing people gathering in public spaces to express good will for their country; inviting government officials to demonstrate moral and spiritual support, calling on God for guidance and wisdom is so threatening to democracy that a judge needs to rule against it?  Am I reading my modern history wrong? I thought the fascist states of the 1940’s were the ones offended (read threatened) by free expression of faith.   I thought the protectors of the proletariat were threatened, but surely not a democracy. 

Tomorrow, as I pray for our nation and its leaders, I will also be praying for our circuit judges.  I will ask God to grant them wisdom.  May they seek justice above personal gain (Prov. 29:4).  May God grant them the grace to remember the mistakes of past governments?  May we move forward as a people rather than backward?

Jeremiah 29:7
Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper." TNIV

Dave