“Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigue of supporting it.” (Tom Paine) I didn’t send out Winning Words on the 4th of July, but here’s a quote that makes a good point. Many people are tired of listening to political speeches and the interpretation of them. Freedom has its price, and sometimes the price is fatigue. Others have paid and are paying a steeper price. ;-) Jack
FROM J.L. IN MI: Yes, freedom does come with a big price. My dad would always say, "Freedom isn't free." He proudly served in World War II as a baker and a big gunner on an LTD. Unfortunately, some have turned away from our roots and have made our government something it isn't supposed to be.... To quote Abraham Lincoln, "Lord, save this nation."
2 comments:
You're right.
Sharon
When our servicemen and women over there are wearing fatigues, I figure the least I can do is get fatigued trying to read the newspaper, etc., or feel fatigueingly guilty over not being way able to read enough newspapers, etc. to understand all this that our country is doing and what decisions we made that we need to repent of and what that we might be doing is going to be after all very good for all the world and how the heck to vote in this coming election. Above all--I definitely think it worthwhile fighting against being fatigueingly apathetic and passive as a citizen. Thanks again for your Winning Words, Pastor Freed, and also for your blog here where you encourage and exhort all of us to think constructive things and hopefully act constructively. May more peace come in this coming year.
Peace,
Sharon
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