That UNCLE SAM I am

From time to time I share cartoons, and blogs regarding my concerns that America has compromised it's Christian values.  America was founded as a Christian nation but is now a melting pot of faiths where false gods are given equal billing with the only true God of our Bibles.  We should NOT apologize for our Christian heritage, but instead should embrace and develop it.

So that was then, but  today I want to follow up with an email title borrowed from the ‘very minor prophet’ Dr. Seuss where the Sam I speak of is Uncle Sam.  That Sam I am, that Sam I am, I do like that Uncle Sam I am.

We are blessed to be in a country (even with all it’s problems) where we can worship God freely (modified by Covid-19 in 2020), where I can pray and am not truly persecuted for my faith.  That Sam I am That Same I am, I do like that Uncle Sam I am... though I am not so sure about any Green Eggs and Ham. maybe on the 4th a slice of good ol' Apple Pie...with a scoop of Vanilla ice cream. Ok, two scoops.

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I live in a beautiful country that that is presently (summer of 2020) in turmoil. Covid-19 pandemic, racial tensions are high, and a portion of population including anarchist group (ie Antifa) are rioting, looting, and destroying historical monuments.. all while the 24/7 news channels are giddy gaslighting the chaos.  We can debate another day if this or any is justified and what is fake but there is no debate life in America is a mess.

With all this being said I still do not really know what true hardship is. I live in a country blessed with great family, friends, and a church heritage from rural Wisconsin that is the roots of who I am.. and for me to wallow in any difficult circumstance I may face is really a moment of lost perspective.

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And.. There is nothing new under the sun-- While I am not lowering the bar of expectations for America to honor God first, I am thankful for the blessings of living in a nation where so much is possible.  Prayers and dreams of what could be and for a perspective of what God wants for me, my family, my country, and for this world.

With regards to America getting past these dangerous times.. it is simple. REALLY SIMPLE..

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. 2 Chronicles 7:14

So SIMPLE.. if we had a repentant heart.  There is lies the challenge, and should be our prayer.  

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So God bless America, and his people to love and serve Him, and others as He intends.  May the faith of our nation become as stereotypical American loud and bold in our words and actions honoring the ONE TRUE GOD. 

Happy 4th Blessings! 

Jeff

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