Isaiah 63:7-9 / Colossians 3:12-17 / Luke 12:22-31
A nation can only develop and have a future when it has well founded values and principles.
These values and principles give the nation a direction when there is uncertainty and challenges.
The five stars on the national flag symbolize the five core principles of democracy, justice, peace, prosperity and equality.
These five core principles have guided our nation in development and progress.
As Singaporeans, we embrace these principles.
And as Christians, we also deepen and strengthen these principles with love, compassion, kindness, goodness and forgiveness.
As Christians, we also ask God to bless our country and her leaders so that there will be freedom of religion and respect for races.
Today, as our country celebrates 59 years of independence, we give thanks to God for His blessings.
We also beseech the Lord God for His protection on our nation and to guide our country’s government.
May our country be blessed with democracy, justice, peace, prosperity and equality.
And together as one united people, may we also grow in the virtues of love and kindness, compassion and forgiveness.
And may we be loyal citizens of our country and praying and giving thanks to God for His blessings and protection on our country.