Happy Canada Day
Saturday July 1, 2017
Canada's coat of arms is a picture filled with symbols that are meaningful. You'll find lions that represent the kingly authority. The motto "desiderantes meliorem patriam” (They desire a better country) reminds us that most of us are immigrants and we have experienced hospitality here in Canada. Symbols link us to our heritage in both France and England. A crest on the royal helmet symbolizes valour and courage. Figures on either side of the shield are known as supporters and are depicted with great strength. Underneath all of these symbols are the words, "A mari usque ad mare" (From sea to sea) taken from Psalm 72, a prayer for God's authority and rule to be represented in all that holds this country together.
Endow the king with your justice, O God, the royal son with your righteousness. May he judge your people in righteousness, your afflicted ones with justice. May he defend the afflicted among the people and save the children of the needy; may he crush the oppressor … In his days may the righteous flourish and prosperity abound till the moon is no more. May he rule from sea to sea and from the River to the ends of the earth. (Psalm 72:1-2,4,7-8 NIV)
Thousands of years ago the above prayer went up from earth to heaven on behalf of a king ruling over the land. The prayer asks for Kingly justice for the people. The cry goes out to God for the people to be blessed, the afflicted defended, and the children protected. The prayer asks for God to have dominion (influence and authority) over all the country.
May this be our prayer on this 150th celebration of Canada Day. Who better than we, who have been freed from our addictive and destructive lifestyles, to offer up prayers to our loving God for hope and help for our friends and neighbours? Today, as we see the Coat of Arms and sing our national anthem, may we lift our hearts to God praying, “God keep our land glorious and free,” and let it begin with me.
Prayer. Heavenly Father, Thank you for this land of Canada. May we continue to live in peace with one another as we look to You for direction in all the affairs of Canada, its government and its people. AMEN
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