TO OBAMA, REID AND PELOSI

Dear President Obama, Senator Reid and Speaker Pelosi -

On June 28, 1787 men from the newly formed United States met in Philadelphia to debate the articles of representation for each State and the people. The heat of the day was only exceeded by the heat of the debate for many States threatened withdrawal from the newly formed Republic.

Benjamin Franklin sat in attendance, sweltering and frustrated. He contemplated a similar debate just eleven years earlier when some of these same men were debating their Declaration of Independence, and he realized something was missing. The missing piece from the 1787 debate was the fear felt by all in 1776. Fear quiets the arrogant control of men and brings humility before destiny. In 1776, the result of that fear was prayer. With this realization, Franklin penned the following letter to the warring delegation:

"In the beginning of the contest with Great Britain, when we were sensible of danger, we had daily prayer in this room for the divine protection. Our prayers, Sir, were heard, and they were graciously answered. All of us who were engaged in the struggle must have observed frequent instances of a superintending Providence in our favor. To that kind Providence we owe this happy opportunity of consulting in peace on the means of establishing our future national felicity. And have we now forgotten that powerful Friend? Or do we imagine that we no longer need his assistance? 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 ca rise without his aid? We have been assured, Sir, in the sacred writings, that "except the Lord build the house they labor in vain that build it." I firmly believe this; and I also believe that without his concurring aid we shall succeed in this political building no better than the builders of Babel."

Franklin handed his letter to the delegation requesting that the entire delegation conduct daily prayer for guidance from the One who had wrought the New Republic. Roger Sherman seconded the request and it was ratified by the delegation. Weeks later, on July 16th the delegation ratified Sherman's "Connecticut Compromise" which allowed the States two Senators for each state and Congressional Representatives based on state population.

Clearly, our Republic was wrought by God; and not just any god; but the God of the Bible. What God has wrought, who can destroy?

So, I ask you President Obama, Senator Reid and Speaker Pelosi, what will you answer when you eventually stand before God? You can humble yourselves now, or you will humble yourselves later - for what goes on in secret - God will expose to All.

We The People