Posted on 01/06/2013 2:46:50 PM PST by Lazamataz
It is clear to any man or woman of honor, that America has fallen from the mortal pantheon of Great Nations. We have, as a people, dwindled into a selfish and self-seeking lot, whose primary focus vacillates between maintaining our grasp of pop-culture, and making sure our prodigious guts are filled. It was not always thus: There was a time when we embraced God; when we would reach out to our fellow man in charity; when we would help nations in distress.
Now, as we slide to socialism and communism, where the State enforces a 'charity of poverty', as opposed to the charity we could well afford from our excess and profit, it seems more and more each of us looks to what little we can personally get. What, we ask ourselves, can our country do for us? Not too long ago, John F Kennedy turned that question on its head, and challenged us to ask ourselves what we can do for our country,
The taking class has been filled with the ranks of those who have always been takers, but I increasingly observe that it appears the taking class seems to be filling, also, with otherwise honorable men and women. They seemingly fall into despair as the nation drifts ever-left, and they begin to wonder if they should accept the Soma -- the poison of government entitlement.
It is human to want to take the easy way out. The easy way can consist of telling the lie, taking the shortcut, accepting the handout, not being your very best at all times.
No. Do not succumb to this.
Rise above the base. Rise above the profane. Raise the bar to a new standard.
Serve as an example for others to follow. Demonstrate standards that are forgotten. Teach your children about excellence in their writings and readings, and to maintain a clarity of thought. Reject the banal and the tepid misinformation of so-called Mainstream Media. Stand with pride in every manner of your affairs. Dress well when attending church. Say your prayers of thanks every time you eat. Always act with ethics, no matter how you may be tempted to do otherwise.
Maintain your body with regular workouts. Maintain your mind by immersing yourself in only the finest and most wholesome, thought-provoking literature. Interest your children in great literature by speaking about it reverently and piquing their interest. Find like-minded people and share your thoughts and discoveries, that the reach of the ideas may be greater.
Read the original words of the Founding Fathers, so you can know what they intended this nation to be. Learn the Constitution and all the related documents produced at the time. Be able to refute the lies of a tyranny-favoring, lazy Administration.
Be moral at all times. Look to God for answers on your daily choices. Pray every morning that He might guide you, and help you to stop looking to selfish and self-seeking follies, and instead to be a servant that can help us restore the standards of Godly and righteous behavior we have long-ago abandoned.
Be pillars. Be the best you can be. Be an example for others to look to in awe, and perhaps to decide to emulate.
Live a life of excellence. It is how to save our country.
Bookmark for reflection.
Great post Laz. I regularly pray that the Lord would have mercy on America and remove the evil that He has so rightly afflicted us with in the person of Obama and his minions, and replace them with His called out holy ones to serve our nation.
Good words, Laz.
Nicely done. Thank you, Laz.
Sure Laz. Anything you say.
Laz
Thank you for the wake up call. This morning’s Sundays School lesson was Matthew 5:12-16. I take your comments to heart, and this is how I will be a light to the world.
Most excellent Sir!
Rage Monkey was better.
Are you equating our government and our country?
Our country is our great land, its incredible founding principles, its people, and wonderful history.
The government is a group of people that work for us. At least, that’s the way the government was designed.
For someone who’s known me as long as you have, you sure don’t know me.
Great post/suggestions, Lazamataz. Thanks. BTTT!
Good show Laz. Well done, lad.
I know you’ve been in a bit funk since the election. I was thinking as I was reading, “I’m glad Laz is coming out of it!”
It’s time to get back to work for all of us. Personally, whether in business, home, church, etc., and politically.
Indeed. Thank you so much for the exhortation to excellence, dear Laz!
I am attempting to lie a bit low these days, suspecting the data miners are in overdrive.
The local left-wing drivel paper here in West Hawaii has had non-stop letters to the editor demanding the NRA is responsible for everything and should be exterminated. Hints are close to that for any "gun clutcher" as one deranged leftist likes to call firearm owners.
I scrupulously avoid responding to them, both to not give them the satisfaction, and not expose myself. My temper does grow thin every time I see a Obunga bumper sticker......Spit at a car with one of those at Lowes hardware this afternoon, but had no ammunition.
concede your point doorgunner. Maybe will be thinking the same thing after next post. Laz, there was a question posed by a newbie on this thread. Raised my temper a bit. Sometimes it is best to not post ones thoughts when confronting a newbie, rather instead to wait. Laz, my compliments to your post and beginning. Words begin things. May this be a beginning where actions will speak from the words.
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