Blessed to Be a Blessing
It's been said that, as the first Constitutional Convention met in 1787, delegates from the thirteen original colonies faced a tremendous crisis. So split in their views, the founding fathers were seriously considering abandoning the idea of a constitution altogether when Benjamin Franklin rose to his feet and said, "Gentlemen, if it is true that not one single petal of a flower falls to the ground without escaping God's attention, will the distress of this nation go unheeded? Let us, therefore, determine to seek God's face." The delegates fell to their knees and prayed for God's direction and unity.
A great nation always has a great history. No nation endures for long that does not depend on God.
This July, as we celebrate our nation's birthday, we are reminded that "the nation whose God is the Lord" (Psalm 33:12) will be BLESSED by the God in whom its citizens put their trust. Without God, we are nothing. With God, all things are possible. We echo those sentiments at the Crystal Cathedral Ministries. God has impressively blessed this ministry over the years. In 2009-in spite of economic downturn and future uncertainties-the Hour of Power remains the longest-running, one-hour weekly-televised church service in history. That's amazing! That's a miracle! That's a blessing...thanks to persons like YOU who have continued to support the noncommercially sponsored Hour of Power for 40 years!
Millions of people have found strength for all of life's experiences through the televised worship service that upholds and shares godly values like democracy, freedom and justice-the hallmarks of a great nation-even as we proclaim to the world the unfailing love of God.
In celebration of America's 233rd birthday, we have produced a beautifully designed small book containing one of Robert H. Schuller's most celebrated messages-I Am the American Flag. This original composition, which received the Valley Forge Freedoms Foundation's 1973 Principal Award for the most outstanding sermon in the United States, has been delivered by Dr. Schuller many times on the Hour of Power, as well as in convention halls and arenas across America. The inspirational 27-page book is filled with spectacular four-color photographs that make our American history come alive. I Am the American Flag is the third of six outstanding Hour of Power Book Club offers for 2009.
This keepsake book is our gift to you this month for your faithful support of this ministry, which helps the Hour of Power to continue to bless people with inspiring, uplifting, hope-filled messages every week.
Write to us TODAY or call 1-800-549-6177. America and the world need our message. We urgently need YOUR help. Together we can be a blessing!
