| by Maxine A. Randall July/August issue, 2008 |
I've finally gotten back to walking for exercise and is it ever needful. A side benefit to these
daily walks is that it's a good time to think, and sometimes pray, about many things.
Recently I noticed something I hadn't noticed before, probably because I hadn't paid
attention. I took note that very few houses have an American flag displayed anywhere. I
began to think about and ponder what this might mean.
Is patriotism dying in our country? You know, I think it is in my neck of the woods and I
wonder how it's faring in yours. So what does this mean for the next generation and what, if
anything can you and I do about it? I know I'm asking many questions and, sadly, don't have
many answers. However, I do believe this: Even though we may be seeing a weaker nation, a
larger number of patriotic people can help make it stronger. Hopefully, you agree; because if
you do, there is something you can do: teach your children to love America, even while
acknowledging her failings.
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| Teaching Children Patriotism |
You don't "drop" your loved ones and stop wishing the best for they when they go astray.
You don't talk viciously about them and accuse them of every imaginable wrongdoing. You
don't disown them or degrade them or desecrate their name. No, you continue to love them,
wanting the best for them, and certainly you do not cease praying for them. So it is with
respect to your love of country.
“Children are our most valuable natural resource.”
The above quote by President Herbert Hoover was the SG Speakable in the Quotes category
for the May/June period. I'd say it fits. What better resource do we have for the future than
our children? I heard it said somewhere that they are messengers we send to a time we may
never see ourselves. Let's go for a stronger America in the age to come. By precept and
example, let's teach our children to love her. Here's what may grow out of that love,
especially if it flows out of a love for God:
So you are probably say: "You're dreaming, Maxine." Yes, I am. Martin Luther King, Jr.
had his dream and this is mine. It's one of several dreams I have for my children and
grandchildren. I hope you have the same dream for yours. If you do, teach them patriotism. I
hope the few links following will be of some help along those lines. These are not all
Christian sites, so you may need to sift through anything that wouldn't work for your family,
but by all means, pick and choose wherever applications can be made.
You don't talk viciously about them and accuse them of every imaginable wrongdoing. You
don't disown them or degrade them or desecrate their name. No, you continue to love them,
wanting the best for them, and certainly you do not cease praying for them. So it is with
respect to your love of country.
“Children are our most valuable natural resource.”
The above quote by President Herbert Hoover was the SG Speakable in the Quotes category
for the May/June period. I'd say it fits. What better resource do we have for the future than
our children? I heard it said somewhere that they are messengers we send to a time we may
never see ourselves. Let's go for a stronger America in the age to come. By precept and
example, let's teach our children to love her. Here's what may grow out of that love,
especially if it flows out of a love for God:
- The next generation will pray diligently for our leaders, not only the ones with whom
they agree, but also, and especially, for those who they believe are on the wrong path.
- The next generation will learn more of the details of American History and come to a
better understanding of what made this nation great in the first place.
- The next generation will become involved in righteous activities which will lawfully
bring about the changes needed to help guide America on a path leading back to God.
- The next generation will exercise their right to vote. They will exercise this right to the
glory of God and for the good of the peace and prosperity of the land. They will do their
utmost to vote for honest governmental officials, who have integrity and principles
which coincide with the Word of God.
- The next generation will know that world history teaches an important reality: The
Lord will bless or curse this land in a large measure as a result of the direction it goes
in public policies. This coming generation will, and must do all they can to see that the
political course on which the country is travelling is turned around or else all blessings
will be lost.
So you are probably say: "You're dreaming, Maxine." Yes, I am. Martin Luther King, Jr.
had his dream and this is mine. It's one of several dreams I have for my children and
grandchildren. I hope you have the same dream for yours. If you do, teach them patriotism. I
hope the few links following will be of some help along those lines. These are not all
Christian sites, so you may need to sift through anything that wouldn't work for your family,
but by all means, pick and choose wherever applications can be made.
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