I know there are those who thought the invocation before the beginning of the Nationwide series race at Nashville Superspeedway last week was amusing but not everybody was laughing,including this writer. The invocation was led by the Rev.Joe Nelms,a Baptist minister.
Prayer is sacred,reverent communication with God. It is not to be entered into lightly. We are not to imitate the world. Jesus told us to come out of the world and be separate and He would receive us unto Himself. We are to set an example for Christ. This includes a reverent acknowledgement of Him. Nelms was apparently trying to mimic the blasphemous drivel uttered by Will Ferrell in "Talladega Nights",a film filled with blasphemy against the Lord Jesus Christ,along with moments definitely far from being family-friendly.
We must acknowledge God in all reverence.
"If My people,which are called by My Name,will humble themselves,and pray,and seek My face,and turn from their wicked ways,then will I hear from Heaven,forgive their sin,and heal their land" - 2nd Chronicles 7:14.
