Confession: I was somewhat unpatriotic as a youth. I always saw people around the world as equal. I learned in college that the belief in one’s superiority is ethnocentrism. I mixed in a bit of Christianity: God sees all people equal.
But when I was in dire straits, this country came through for me.After 16 years as a missionary, I fled kidnappers in Guatemala to the safety of America. My Guatemalan friends told me crime was everywhere, but it’s not true. Thank God for America. Thank God for godly principles upon which it was founded — and continue to be present despite a cultural distancing from God. Thank God for the blessings of America. Donald Trump says he wants to make America great again. He’s wrong; America hasn’t lost its luster.
I have seen the world, and there’s no place like America. No need to brag. America is still a light to the world, despite our many failings.
Thank God for men and women who have bravely defended our country, who have fought for freedom around the world, who have rained down upon evil men a hail of bullets and blasts. The university professors may criticize our government because we have the freedom to do so. I have been in countries where no one has the freedom to criticize governing authorities.
Today I wish to honor the dead and the living soldiers who keep America great.
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I agree. I have lived in other countries, and there is no place like America. America is great, but it could be greater if we turned back to God. “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” May God Bless America, and May God bless you! Karen
Thank you for your kindness, it is appreciated especially by us Service connected disabled vets.
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Thank you for this post! My father was a POW liberated by American troops.
Amen! 🙂
God bless you for your honest truthful post. I shared it on Facebook. My son was in the USMC and died a hero, so I appreciate your words all the more.
What is the name of your son? I’m a Marine veteran myself, I’m sorry to hear of your son’s death.
Amen!