Response 6

"I have lived, Sir, a long time and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth -- that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid?" -Benjamin Franklin

I love this thought provoking question from Mr. Benjamin Franklin. It is intriguing to imagine the faith that existed in the hearts of the Founding Fathers. It was interesting to see in the movie, "A More Perfect Union," the prayers of George Washington and the great concern with his relationship with God.

I think it is important that we recognize the power of God's hand in the establishment and the fall of an empire. It is important to remember His role in the writing of history. I think for many this is a neglected truth.

After viewing this movie I was impressed with the portrayal of the humility of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington. At times Franklin was well aware of his abilities, but he was sure to rely on the guidance of the Lord. He had the faith that it was He who had been the deliverer thus far and would continue to do so. Washington was humble about his abilities and was willing to admit failure and short coming. He was the first to run to his knees when reminded of the Divine help that was needed in the formation of this government.

The mere fact that this quote from Franklin came from an address at the Constitutional Convention solely on prayer says a lot about the priorities and wisdom of these men. We could use a greater deal of this in our system today.