A Threat to America?

 

 

 I woke this morning to learn that the current president hates me. Calls me a threat to America. I haven't listened to his speech, but my friend, Betty Jackson, shared her thoughts, and I agree:

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"Words matter.  (used with Betty's permission)

 

I was dismayed as we listened to news broadcasts last evening after the President had given his "Unity" speech. It was anything but unifying. Words matter. Attitudes matter. Our nation matters. I had trouble getting to sleep, even after Ev and I prayed about it. We are taught to pray for our leaders, and we do. But our hearts were heavy with the denouncement of all who refuse his progressive agenda with which we adamantly disagree. The last I heard and understood, healthy debate is what keeps this country free, and honest discourse allows for respect for others' opinions and viewpoints.

 

I abhor the idea that this administration is denying constitutional freedoms in the guise of either we all agree or we will destroy the opposition by using the power of government to do so. Our founding fathers are shivering in their graves that in eighteen months, and administration can run roughshod over the freedoms the nation has embraced. Words matter. Government does not subject its people to such rancor.

 

I respect the Presidency. I respect that an executive branch is necessary as a coequal. I admit that party loyalty takes over so that nothing much can get accomplished legislatively, and that the complexity of bills necessitates voting for or against the whole bill whether its provisions are good or bad. But characterizing a party and half the country's patriots as those to be hated is frightening. The President has the opportunity and the bully pulpit to unite us to fight the elephants (not the symbol of the GOP) in the room: illegal immigration, drugs killing our children, homelessness, crime, energy, inflation, corruption, etc. What good does it do to throw terms like ultra-maga (Make America Great Again) and fascist, a term we octogenarians know all too well by the setting behind the speech last night. The symbolism of uniformed soldiers and red and black sent chills through me. I've lived through the cold war, the communist era, and seen what socialism has done to the world's great nations. I watched in horror as cities burned because violence reigned instead of discussion and problem solving. I've seen the demeaning of officials by both political parties, and it hurts my soul. I've seen the justice system used to demonize, demoralize, and dismiss truth.

I'm praying for peace today."

 

I join Betty's prayer, and also ask you, dear Gail-Friends, to join us.  I also pray for national repentance - a return to obedience to Torah.  Righteousness exalts a nation!

 

Blessings to you all.

 

P.S. I've been working on several projects over the last few months, but I haven't forgotten y'all.  I'll b e posting more often in the future.

Put Feet to Your Prayers

 

I've been greatly informed and inspired by this LIVE event - America Fest 2021.  Speakers like Sarah Palin and Marjorie Taylor Greene (my heroines) have reminded me to Take America Back and to Make America Great Again.  

Governor Sarah Palin reminded me to fight even though I'm misunderstood, hated, and called names.  She and her family have been through so much during, and after, her run for Vice President. What the left did to her is shameful.  But, she inspired me by saying, "I know I'm right, so I don't let it bother me!"  Yay, Sarah.  I needed to hear that.

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is a fighter, too.  She shared some things that are going on in our government - such as the abuse and neglect of people imprisoned because of the January 6 event in Washington D.C. You won't hear about these things on the alphabet news. 

Topics I've listened to so far have informed me about Critical Race Theory (CRT), our freedoms established by our Constitution and Bill of Rights, and to fight back against the evil people trying to destroy our beloved country.

One panel discussed how public education and colleges are destroying our families by using the "trans" push.  I hope you'll listen to How Cultural Marxists Hijacked America, which aired on December 19.

This is a four-day event with speakers (so far) such as Nick Vujicic (amazing man), Congressman Jim Jordan, Judge Jeanne Pirro (a real spitfire), Dennis Prager (I recommend his website), Charlie Kirk, Tucker Carlson, and Sebastion Gorka (amazing stories).  

Today, I'm listening to a panel discussion of election integrity.  In spite of the fact that the media refuses to cover it, the fraud is being uncovered daily. So much, in fact, that I sincerely believe Donald Trump won that election.  Audits show that Joe Biden did not win Arizona or Georgia.    If you want to know what's really going on, you'll never hear it on the mainstream news shows.  And, I think you should have to dip your finger in purple ink, like Iraq, to show that you've voted and can't vote twice. Lots of that went on, trust me.

Rep. Louie Gohmert spoke truth when he said, "People say, 'it's alright.' God's in control'."  Louie said, "That's true, but God doesn't expect us to lean on our shovel and pray for a hole."  

I agree because we have a duty, as citizens, to do our part.  I've preached this for years, and still believe it even though it looks hopeless at times.  I want to hear God say, "Well done, good and faithful servant" one day.  As long as I'm here, I'll do my best to be the best believer, wife, mother, grandmother, rebbetzin, and citizen that I can be.  It's called putting feet to my faith.  This event has reminded me to pray and take action while we have the freedom to do it.  These speakers talk about actions we can take to affect our country and our future.

I hope you'll visit this link for the list of speakers and topics:  Turning Point USA - America Fest 2021   Today is the third day and it ends tomorrow (12/21).  I'm sure the videos will be recorded and  available there and on YouTube.

This event is geared toward young people / college students, so the music is loud and the crowd (and some speakers) are a bit raucous.  I'm enjoying it, though.  I hope you will, too.

PRAY AND PUT FEET TO YOUR PRAYERS,  GAIL-FRIENDS!

30 Days of Praise Day 23 - Freedom

Father, I praise You for freedom.  This pandemic has made me aware of so many things I took for granted.  I miss going shopping on a whim. Visiting with neighbors and family.  Hugs - oh, how I miss hugging a friend or loved one when we meet or part. Going out to lunch or dinner.  Walking on the beach. Taking a vacation.  I especially miss worshipping with mishpocha at the synagogue.

Every year when we celebrate Passover, we're reminded of our freedoms as we remember the escape of Israelites from Egypt's slavery.  This year has accentuated that and made me more thankful for our freedoms in America.  We value it highly and are not content to be contained indeterminably.  I praise You for giving us a president for such a time as this.  He understands our desire to be free and he's working toward that end.  God bless him for working so hard to find solutions and encourage us with hope.  Guide him with Your might to walk in the path of righteousness and justice.

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Pray for America - Day 13

This post is part of a 31 day series from the American Prayer Initiative You can sign up at the link and have the prayers sent to you daily in your  e-mail box.  I encourage you to join us in praying daily for America up through the general election on November 6, 2012. Liberty/Freedom

Suggested Scriptural references ... Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.  Galatians 5:1 Now the L-rd is the Spriit; and where the Spirit of the L-rd is, there is liberty.  II Cor 3:17 Live as people who are free, not using Your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of G-d.  I Peter 2:16

Suggested prayers ... Thank You for our founders' great respect  for Your gift of free will, and for pledging their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor to establish a government which would protect our G-d-given right to freedom. As our liberties hang in the balance, we ask O G-d, for your guidance and help in restoring liberty for our children and for generations to come. We pray for the freedom to acknowledge You through our public institutions. We pray for the freedom of religious conscience without coercion by penalty of force of law. L-rd, from our founding we have upheld the belief that our rights are inalienable and come from You, and our first G-d-given right is the freedom of religion.  Observing what happens in countries where there is no religious liberty, we ask You to keep the doors open for true religious freedom and expression in our country. We ask You to keep the airwaves open for the full proclamation of the Gospel.  We are keenly aware of growing threats that systematically could dilute the Gospel message and we ask You to give us full entry into the marketplace of ideas without fear of government intrusion or censorship. We pray for Your protection over the right to own and manage private property without government interference. We pray for the individual right to use appropriate means to protect our homes and families from harm. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   Yes, Father, I agree and  offer these prayers in the name of Yeshua Ha-Mashiach. Amain.

31 Days of Praying For Our Children - Day 10

The Spirit of the L-rd G-D is upon me; because the LO-RD has anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;  To proclaim the acceptable year of the L-RD, and the day of vengeance of our G-d; to comfort all that mourn;  To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the L-RD, that He might be glorified.  (Isaiah 61:1-3)

Father, I pray for my beloved ones to be set free from any thoughts or actions that have imprisoned them. I pray for any irrational thought patterns, abusive or addictive behavior patterns to be broken.  I pray for them to think with the mind of Yeshua.  I pray they will recognize wrong thoughts and replace them with Truth, because the Truth will set them free.

I pray for any generational curses that have been passed down through any family line that have bound my beloved ones to be broken. I pray they will declare: As for me and my house we will serve the L-RD.  I pray for all future generations to serve You and be fruitful for Your Kingdom. 

I pray  for you to comfort them in any sadness, depression, or anxiety, and teach them to put on the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.  Teach them to cling to Your Words for comfort and I pray they will know the joy of close communion with You, their tender, loving Father.  I pray they will make time alone with You a priority and that they will hear Your voice to comfort and guide them.

I pray you will give them beauty for ashes and that You will restore the years that the locust has eaten.  I know, Father, that You take every experience in our lives and work it together for good, because we are called according to Your purpose.  Every great trial in my life has taught me something about You that no one can take away from me.   I pray for my children to learn from their trials to trust You more, and to comfort others. 

I pray and believe that my children will be called trees of righteousness, because You planted them and that You WILL be glorified in their lives.