One person can make a difference
A number of people told me that they enjoyed my “letters to the editor”, especially the ones on standing up and fighting for God and country.
They agreed that we all need to do something about stopping this serious problem. A lot of them responded, “I’m only one person, what can I do”
Others say that it is too late my kids are all grown up or “I’m just too old to do anything about it.”
It is never too late to change. One person can make a difference and little things do mean a lot. Thank
God my wife and I came to realize that.
Let me give some examples: My wife and I were having lunch with a couple of our grandchildren. We joined hands and said grace before we ate. Later, a person came over and said that their family saw what we did and thanked us for the example we set. She also said that they were not the only ones that noticed what we did.
This has happened to us on a number of occasions. If someone is hurting physically or emotionally, tell them that you will say a prayer for them and makes sure you do it. Also, when you are finished talking to anyone, tell them, “God bless you.” You probably won’t say it to everybody but the more you say it, the more sincere you will become and the easier it will get. You might encourage them to start saying it to other people too.
Don’t be shy when talking about God. There has been times that I would be having a conversation with friends and associates about God and faith.
As some people walked by us, the person who was talking at the time, would stop talking or lower their voice until they past us. That person realized later what he had done.
Most of them told me that they were shy, not ashamed because most individuals don’t talk openly about their faith and trust in God. There is a way to stop it, don’t be afraid to do it. There is a good chance that others will join in or start a conversation themselves with other people. Remember, respect the other person.
Everybody has a right to their opinion. But when someone tries to disgrace God, destroy the right to life, the Constitution and our Flag, that is when we must draw the line and speak out and take a firm stand and fight for what is right.
We Christians need to make sure that we make the birth of Jesus an important part of our Christmas tradition. The passion, death and resurrection of our
Savior is also important to express during Lent and Easter. (There are other religions that call God by different names, we should respect their beliefs.)
Remember, our children determine what kind of life they want to live by our words and actions. We build their foundation. Make sure we educate our kids about God (worship as a family), tradition and pride in our country and flag. Don’t, for one minute think that they don’t listen or observe what we do and say.
The time may come when you might be asked by God to “step up to the plate”, even though you might offend certain people. Remember, God should always be first in our lives. If you do, the decisions you make in your life stand a better chance of being the right decisions.
Before you vote, take time and check on your Candidates and see where they stand on God, abortion, Constitution, our flag and any moral issues. Remember when you enter the voting booth and close that curtain, make sure that you take God in there with you. These few examples will do a lot to change our life, the lives of the people you come in contact with and it will certainly set good examples for our children.
If you sincerely bring God into your life, you will do what is expected of you to protect God, the Constitution, our flag and you won’t be ashamed to take a stand.
Our belief in God is what made this Nation great. “One nation under God.” Don’t stand by and let our Nation be destroyed by these corrupt and evil people.
God and country deserves our love and respect and they both are worth fighting for.
God bless all of us.
Gene Barnhart is a resident of McClellandtown.