It’s not the National Anthem but darn close. I totally agree with the written reply to this idiotic form below. It’s so stereotypical of what’s wrong in today’s public schools.
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave? – Ronald Reagan
America
American’s Creed
And Justice for all in America – Jon McNaughton
– Jon McNaughton
A Lincoln’s saga
This man was born in 1809.
In 1816, at age 7, he was forced to work because his family was expelled.
In 1818, he lost his mother.
In 1828, he lost his sister.
In 1831, he opened his first business and went bankrupt.
In 1832, he stood in the legislative elections and lost.
In 1833, he borrowed money 💸 to open another business and went bankrupt again.
In 1835, he met a wonderful woman. He falls in love with her, they get engaged, and she dies.
In 1836, he entered a dark period of his life: deep depression.
He remains bedridden for 6 consecutive months. But he gets up.
He gets up and in that same year of 1836 he runs in the legislative elections and loses again.
In 1840 he presented himself as an elector; he loses.
In 1842, he met the woman he would end his life with.
They fall in love, get engaged, get married and she gives him 4 children and they lose 3 (three).
In 1843, he appeared at the congresses and lost.
In 1845, he appeared again at the congresses and lost again.
In 1850, his son died.
In 1854, he ran for the Senate and lost.
In 1856, he ran for Vice President, he didn’t even have 100 votes.
In ’58, he ran again for the Senate and lost again.
And in 1860 ABRAHAM LINCOLN was elected President of the United States of America. 🇺🇸
He was elected for two exceptional terms (he was assassinated in beginning of the second term.) He was one of the most respected and impactful Presidents in the history of the United States 🇺🇸.
It’s important to tell this story of perseverance because we see the hero, but we don’t see the backstage of the afflictions. You need to accept them, no matter how difficult. Know that as long as you breathe, your goal will be waiting for you. Trust the Lord, He is fair and loving.
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to men. And God is faithful; he will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when they are tempted, He himself will provide a way of escape, that they may be able to bear it.
1 Corinthians 10:13
Some separation – Benjamin Franklin
My Pondering
Our founder clearly set up our government to be infused with Christian influence, principles and blessing but they did not want religion to influenced by the government.
We got it wrong…it’s a one way separation…not both. Definitely a religious influence upon Government NOT a government influence upon religion.
This statement from Franklin, one of least religious of our founders, clearly make this point clear.
Red, White & Blue: the American Way
American Heritage – June 2
My Pondering
My oh my, what’s the President of Harvard saying now?
Probably something like, “Discover your true gender”, “Your skin color is of utmost importance” and “We humans are sub-grade to all evolved life over these quintillion years”…and they say our modern society is enlightened. Rubbish.
We have more data and have conquered some wrongs over time, but many have stayed far off center in so many ways.
This is why we need to keep our nose in the Bible and learn from history.
What say you?
This blogger would definitely like to read from your comments and take on this. If you have a slice of wisdom or something to share, please so.
Governance and God – Benjamin Franklin
My Pondering
Franklin wasn’t a perfect man but he sure was a wise one.
He as an inventor, publisher, writer, statesman, ambassador and so much more.
This world we live in, this country of America is becoming more and more governed without the blessing of God and His political Providence .
We can create all the laws we want, scream to the clouds, march back and forth across the whole land but without God’s blessing, it is futile.
Without God, massacres will occur more and more.
Without God, babies will be aborted daily by the thousands.
Without God, their will be violence in the street, steadily increasing.
In the early 1960’s, some in this country thought it would be better to remove prayer to God in the classroom. They thought it smart to teach evolution as a proven science. They wanted to erect a new wall to keep God out government and their secular lives. They declared the Bible taboo and irrelevant.
Look what has happened since:
Franklin wasn’t a devoutly religious man but he was a keen student and very observant. America, we should heed his advice. God will NOT be mocked. We should not take His patience, long suffering and grace for granted.
Hey ‘Merica, Europe and most of the world, our society is out of order like this elevator.
Let’s Pray
There is ONLY one solution to our ills:
and My people, who are called by My Name, humble themselves, and pray and seek (crave, require as a necessity) My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear [them] from heaven, and forgive their sin and heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14
Memorial Day
for in its welfare, you will find your welfare… Jeremiah 29:7
My Pondering
This is all about the Golden Rule and that givers gain. Daniel was a great example of this principle. Joseph and Queen Esther too. Flourish where you are planted. Let your good works be evident in the midst of chaos.
Here is a distinct passage where we this in action.
3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. 5For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us, so also through Christ our comfort overflows.
2nd Corinthians 1:3-5
We receive comfort to provide comfort.
Unfortunately fortunately we also receive sufferings for the same reason. It is a true dichotomy.
If you notice, God doesn’t spare from all troubles, but be encouraged as He both helps us through them and most definently uses them like no other (Romans 8:28 – if you don’t know it by heart, look it up).