12-31-2023
Once Upon A Time In America
I remember when men were men and women were well…..gorgeous. Nobody seriously tried to become the other gender unless it was in a comedy skit. It was just good natured fun.
Being called a patriot meant someone was a dedicated American, usually a serviceman or woman.
Standing with hand over your heart is the only way to say the Pledge of Allegiance.
Standing and rendering honor to the Stars and Bars was just what you did when the flag passed by.
First responders didn’t stop and check to see if the person in trouble was of a particular race or skin color, they just ran toward danger, at times to their own peril.
The term Law Enforcement meant just that, not selectively enforcing laws one deemed serious while failing to enforce those not really needing enforced.
Members of the United States national teams were honored to wear the Red, White and Blue and never even considered dishonoring the nation in practice, competition or on national television.
On the other hand politicians campaigned on their good name and kept their promises, thinking America First, before any other consideration.
Journalists, reporters, photographers and news anchors sought to bring light on stories of local or national interest and reported in meticulous details to get it right.
Higher education meant getting smarter and raising the professional bar when hanging their shingle in front of their office and displaying their credentials on the office wall.
Military men and women trained and prepared to fight (if necessary) to defend the Constitution of the United States against ALL enemies, both foreign and domestic while helping to spread freedom to foreign lands around the globe.
Men and women of God were spiritual beings sharing the good news that in spite of ourselves and our addiction to sin, God really did love us just the way he created us and sending his Son Jesus to make the way to the Father by his death on the cross was God’s ultimate gift to mankind.
Matthew 7:7 “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.”
Do you have it? Do you want to have it?
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
In this sinful fallen and ever changing world we know that God is in control, he never changes and his love for you can never be greater nor less than when he created you to worship Him!
In this coming New Year let the Peace of God that passes all understanding light your way into 2024! – RTM
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