Posted on 07/20/2014 5:43:36 AM PDT by Kaslin
Have you ever looked at all the schlock we’re currently mired in thanks to BHO’s “fundamental transformation” of America and thought, or actually said, “Screw it. I’m done. I officially don’t give a crap anymore.” I have. And I prize myself as being somewhat of a scrappy-faith-filled dude. I hate to admit it, but sometimes I get sick and tired of being sick and tired.
As a 51-year-old, I remember the good old days when we had at least quasi-legit leaders who gave a nominal flip about the continuation and betterment of this grand experiment called America. I recall how their affinity for our sacred principles afforded us a pretty good life, in relative peace, where we could pursue happiness while being left the heck alone. But now, with our current crapmeisters at the helm … eh, not so much as each side of the aisle seems pretty determined to destroy us, to the lining of their own pockets and power.
After I have these little pouting sessions of pathetic wussiness, I realize two things: 1). I’m being a hamster; and 2). Historically, that’s pretty much the crumble of the cookie, in that things usually turned repugnant before they turned around. Indeed, in the very formation of our blessed union we tend to forget King George’s oppressive hell spawned a defiant and free rebel nation; and that didn’t happen with ease or overnight.
For example, take the biblical narrative of the rise of King David and the renewal Israel had under his governance. I love bringing the Bible into this because the left so hates the Scripture. Please note that, before Israel’s heyday via David, they had hell to pay because of the damage done by lousy leaders.
Here’s a brief breakdown of what preceded that epic, Davidic transformation of morphing from being the Philistine’s redheaded step-child to being a free people under God:
1. Things got bad … real bad. Saul’s corrupt leadership, that was spawned by Israel’s decadent desires, effectively drove their country into the gutter and allowed their enemies an upper/oppressive hand. Sound familiar? And it got bad, folks. I’m talking real bad, as Israel became a cartoon of what she was originally intended to be. In this dilapidated state of Philistinian dominance, including Israel’s corruption and cowardice, arose a new leader named David. What appeared to be “the end” for Israel was actually only the beginning of a new day. Chew on that for a while.
2. New leaders emerged. For ancient Israel to extricate themselves from the slough of despond they were in, it demanded that new, principled leaders replace the sucky ones. Everything rises and falls on leadership. If things truly blow then it’s time to blow out the bosses. Oh, and by the way, transformational leadership will not be what you’re used to. David came out of left field. No one expected him to be chosen. No one thought he could fell the foul toad called Goliath, and those who did want to give him a shot tried to arm him with all the crap they had that didn’t work. The leaders we need will not be who we’d expect or pick. They will be unorthodox.
3. Motives for leading changed. David wasn’t trying to be a king. He didn’t have as a five-year plan that one day fair maidens would sing his praises and feed him grapes. He wasn’t trying to be a conservative star. He wasn’t trying to make a career out of this event. David’s motives were God and country. He wasn’t attempting to be the next Big Shiznah or the most popular slingshot artist in Israel. He just wanted to slay giants and save a nation.
4. Enemies were called out. David’s rise to power when Israel was nothing but a craven quail entailed the verbal scathing of the enemies of Israel. Check out how he vocally dealt with Goliath’s threats prior to his taking care of business. David wasn’t sweet or politically correct about what he thought about those who were Israel’s oppressive enemies.
5. Supernatural strength was fetched. David built himself up in God. If some dork thinks he’s going to change America because he’s fit and glib or she’s got freshly dyed blonde hair and new, fake boobs, they’re gonna get their butt handed to them by demonic forces that currently rule this roost. Youth and zeal are no match for age and treachery unless God be on your side. Yep, the new leaders who were the agents of godly change sought God for supernatural wisdom and strength; and they prayed in no uncertain way that God would waylay the enemies of truth, righteousness and justice.
So, little kiddies … we need to cheer up. You and I can’t curl up in the fetal position and wet our big diaper since things seem bad right now, because that’s exactly what the enemies of our nation would like us to do, namely … check out. Give up. Lose heart. Instead, we must realize the historical pattern of things usually gets real frickin’ bad before it gets better.
Right
AMEN!
Splendid sermon to start the Sabbath . . .
it is the things we can’t talk about. After WWII you can’t mention genes. Genes matter more than anything else. Genes determine life. The “ face “ of America is being systematically altered for a purpose. We went to the moon and dragged ourselves out of the Great Depression with our genes. Now, we have the genes of the Aztecs. Our days of skyscrapers, day_trading and Mars missions are over. America was done a long time ago. Only silly White women heed the call to abort in record numbers, 1 child if you’re lucky. The numbers are just against us. Civil War is doubtful since 80% are freeloaders who hate America and are just here for the free Doritos. Good luck getting Juan Gomez or Denetrius Washiington III to rebel.
I needed to hear this. Thanks for posting.
So, little kiddies … we need to cheer up. You and I can’t curl up in the fetal position and wet our big diaper since things seem bad right now, because that’s exactly what the enemies of our nation would like us to do, namely … check out. Give up. Lose heart. Instead, we must realize the historical pattern of things usually gets real frickin’ bad before it gets better.
Also lifestyle choices that are sinful and wrong.
Before I took too much hope in the Biblical history of Isreal, I’d seriously look at the big picture.
They had a handful of good kings inter spaced with a multitude of bad kings ending up invaded and being led out of the promised land in chains.
God maintained a remnant but as a whole, it was bad news, my biggest fear for America is an Old Testament judgement, I pray for repentance and forgiveness instead.
Had Giles ever heard of going Galt?
Far from curling up in a fetal position, I’m enjoying immense Schadenfreude as the major urban areas, that ten to shove the commie bastards down our throats, are dying the deaths of a thousand cuts.
And lastly item number six; We can always remove the politicians and their media buddies naked. Though I admit that would take more spiritual strength than the Americans seem to have.
Personally, I will never be done with America. It’s my country. I fought for it. I shed blood for it. I’ve identified the bodies of fallen patriots who gave everything for it. I will not give up until it is rid of every commie, socialist, progressive and terrorist who would destroy it.
That I did not pick up out of this
We are called children very often. Very often at mass we hear this as a group straight out of the bible
I took it that way
“Genes matter more than anything else.”
Demographics really is destiny. Mark Steyn is right about that. Our culture is being diluted with each additional immigrant. Assimilation is the exception now. Instead we have Mexican-American ... Africian-American ... Asian-American. Ethnicity placed first over nationalism.
A nation can’t survive that way, and will eventually break apart along ethnic lines. God help us cause we’re gonna need it.
God gave us agency. With freely made choices come natural consequences.
What are the consequences of the following freely made choices:
1) Abortion;
Christians can show up by the millions to buy a sandwich from Chick-fil-A but can't seem to figure out how to end abortion in a peaceful and legal manner. Really?
2) Our nation's GODLESS and single-payer government schools are stuffed full to the brim with the children of Christians and conservatives. In these schools the children WILL WILL WILL learn to think and reason godlessly. They must just to cooperate in the godless classroom How could it possibly be otherwise? And...They risk learning envy. They risk learning that the same voting mob that gives them tuition-free schooling, sports, and rah-rah marching bands is the same voting mob that can give them **lots** of free stuff!
Does God save us from the natural consequences of our choices in how we defend the nation's children? It's a millstone thing!
What this nation needs is repentance and that means **Christians**!
Sorry Doug Giles.....you are looking at this moment in history all wrong. Things may be falling apart, but that is because God’s eternal plan is coming together. This article was full of condescending language and feelgoodisms. I don’t know who he was trying to convince, us or himself. The truth is, America is under judgement. You are not going to turn that around without the nation turning back to God, and that is NOT happening.....if anything our day to day rebellion to Him gets worse with each passing day. Look to Christ - it is the only way.
Please read my post #16.
God didn’t save the Israelites from their freely made choices.
Indeed! We need repentance! That means **Christians**!!!
Very well put. I found his entire piece nonsense.
We’re at a crossroads. A flashpoint. None of us know how it will turn out but we’ll just have to look after ourselves and ours.
It is part of their overall agenda. To create a sense of ennui among us. They’ve succeeded. Nobody gives a rat’s a$$ anymore about the Feds except those on the dole.
Where do we find Godly men (Leaders) with a Davidic sling-shots to take back God’s country of the United States of America. Was Eisenhower?
Was Kennedy ??
Was Reagan ???
Since then we haven’t Leaders with David’s courage leaded by GOD!!!
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