Today I was watching a really neat show called, "How The States Got Their Shapes". Heard of it? If you have, then you would know that it is all about The United States of America and how they were formed. It is a neat show and I really like it.
Well, I learned two things from this show today, and I thought I would share them with you.
The first thing I learned was that J.F.K is, indeed, NOT the youngest president. In fact, it is Theodore Roosevelt. Like you, I was shocked to hear this. "They must be wrong," I told myself. But no! After my Mom did a little bit of searching we found out that Roosevelt is the youngest President yet. Mr. John F. Kennedy was the youngest President ever elected. He was 43 when he was pronounced the winner of the election. However, Roosevelt was 42 when he took office. He was Vice President to President William McKinley. Unfortunately, President McKinley's life was cut short and President Roosevelt was sworn in. BUT! This article is not about that. This article is about something else that I learned from this show.
The second thing I learned is that the city of Washington D.C. is NOT actually apart of the United States of America. WHAT?!!! First you tell me that J.F.K isn't the youngest President ever, and then you tell me that Washington D.C isn't even apart of the US? I was pretty confused. However, it is true.
The reason why D.C isn't technically apart of the US is because of Congress. When America seceded from Great Brittan they wanted to have a place where they could be completely uninfluenced by those around them. They wanted a place where they could make crucial decisions without everyone elses opinions. A Place where they wouldn't feel unnecessary pressure. And that is why D.C isn't actually apart of the USA. It is supposed to be an unbiased place where every State Rep, Senator, and Congressman can meat together. This struck me in a funny way. It seemed to ring with a bit of Biblical principal.
The Bible tells us to be careful of who is influencing us and our decisions. When we allow the world to control us and what we do, we start to make decisions that aren't pleasing to God.
Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 1 John 2 :15
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
1 Corinthians 15:33
Clearly God doesn't want us to let the world in. Clearly He wants us the shut the world out and make our decisions according to His word.
There is just one problem.
WE WON'T STOP LETTING THE WORLD IN!!!
When we watch movies, listen to music, and hang out with friends; we let all kinds of things into our lives and homes. Our homes need to be a place that is free from worldly influence. Our homes need to be the first place that we experience God's love and what He expects from us. What bad influences are you letting in your life?
I know that I can think of some that I need to get rid of.
Brianna
Hey Brianna!
ReplyDeleteThis was a very interesting post! Learn something(s) new everyday! :) I especially liked how you tied D.C. into our Christian lives. It reminded me of yet another verse: "But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for Himself; the Lord will hear when I call unto Him." (Psalm 4:3)
~Amanda
Great verse. It was very interesting to learn those things. :) God does say to increase in wisdom and knowledge.
ReplyDeleteInteresting Brianna. In fact, we get influenced either consiously or subconsiously.
ReplyDeleteWe do indeed. That is why we must be very careful what we allow in our lives. Whether it is friends or simply movies and music. Your comment about being influenced subconsciously is even more serious because we usually don't realize it's happening. Thanks for the comment. :)
DeleteAmen!!! Totally agree here!!! Sometimes we KNOW that these influences are in our lives, but we refuse to let them go. So not only should we be careful as to what we let in, but we need to carefully and willingly 'spring clean' VERY often! And sometimes it's not what WE deem as a bad influence, but allowing God to show us what HE sees as a bad influence and not turning a blind eye when He does. Thanks for the challenge!!!
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You are very right Beth. It's extremely hard to let go of the things that are bad in our lives when we won't even ask God what they are. We should always be searching the scriptures to better ourselves and grow closer to the Lord.
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