Everyone, repeat after me:
“We are in a recession.”
“Our government is too big.”
“We don’t really follow the Constitution.”
“We are creating wars.”
“Our dollar is at an all-time low.”
“The price of oil is at an all-time high.”
“Major investment firms are going broke.”
So what should we do? I think we need to kick out our current government. We are about 30 years overdue for a Revolution. The ride we are in for is not a quick and easy one. Since we have a generation of baby boomers that cared not for the future generations, we have serious issues that are not easily resolved. It is time to stand up and fight.
Look at the current Election race. Why are we so intent on allowing Hillary, McCain, or Obama take control? What difference will they make? None. Actually, it may seem impossible, but they will only do more damage to our nation. Stand up and fight, brothers. Enough is enough.
I am glad I have a God who never forgets His children. So if in 10 or 15 years, we are a 3rd world country, I will have peace that God will watch over my family. If in the next few years, I have to stand up against the oppressive government, I know that through God, I can do it. God is no respecter of men, and that is something all Christians should take to heart.
We must stand up and fight. Fight the good fight for our children’s sake, and their children. The world has its idea of what life is, and we have ours.
I am concerned for us. I love our country, and have traveled throughout most of it. I know the struggles the average American faces. While the middle class is disappearing at an alarm rate, the government and elite pile on more burdens. Some is our blame. We need to stop the credit cycle, and request real money. We need to read the fine print and not expect the government to help us out when we can no longer afford our house.
At the same time, we need the government to not take us, as citizens, for granted. They need to realize that the money printing, and insane spending is going to stop. They need to know that their very jobs are on the line.
Who is with me? Again, this is not for the weak. We need the strong and bold to come against this beast and bring the monster down. Otherwise, the longer we wait, the harder it will be, and eventually, it just may be. Too late.
Arrogant New Englander 
March 14, 2008 at 8:24 pm |
Great post. My concern is that our culture has become so spoiled and averse to sacrifice that any revolution is a pipe dream. That being said, I don’t see how a major economic depression is avoidable; this is the only thing that can motivate a return to Constitutional fidelity- and for people to take Ron Paul more seriously. I think we are in for very tough sledding in the near future and it will last a long time. I am concerned for my kids and family, but we are not to be married to the Spirit of the Age, but to the Age to come. In fact, there is a good blog from a Christian prophetic view point that says some of the same things you say in your post. It is called The Age to Come. This reminds me of Rev. 18:11-17 which deals witht he destruction of the great whore of Babylon:
The merchants of the world will weep and mourn for her, for there is no one left to buy their goods. [12] She bought great quantities of gold, silver, jewels, pearls, fine linen, purple dye, silk, scarlet cloth, every kind of perfumed wood, ivory goods, objects made of expensive wood, bronze, iron, and marble. [13] She also bought cinnamon, spice, incense, myrrh, frankincense, wine, olive oil, fine flour, wheat, cattle, sheep, horses, chariots, and slaves—yes, she even traded in human lives.
[14] “All the fancy things you loved so much are gone,” they cry. “The luxuries and splendor that you prized so much will never be yours again. They are gone forever.”
[15] The merchants who became wealthy by selling her these things will stand at a distance, terrified by her great torment. They will weep and cry. [16] “How terrible, how terrible for that great city! She was so beautiful—like a woman clothed in finest purple and scarlet linens, decked out with gold and precious stones and pearls! [17] And in one single moment all the wealth of the city is gone!”
Tough stuff, but as Paul says “Nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus.”
No king but Jesus,
Dan
March 17, 2008 at 1:42 pm |
Hi Dan,
Good word, thanks. I wouldn’t have been too concerned about the state of our country before having a family. Now, though I try, it is easy to stress when things get hard. Financially, things are tight for us, but then again, I still consider myself just getting started in my career.
My pastor spoke on Acts Chapter 2 on Sunday. He had some words directed towards us as Christians (himself too), that our nation is in the same state as Europe was 100 years ago (the church in particular). Throughout the 60s, churches were propping up that placed fellowship OVER biblical teaching. This is certainly happening here and today.
I believe we are near the end, though the last days have been marked since Jesus ascended. I am trying to follow God more faithfully, because I think that God chose us to live in the time we do for a reason. Financially, as my pastor also said, some of us will be getting some bad news from our 401k companies come April. Well, as one who relies on God to provide, no matter what the loss, I can trust that God is Jehovah Jaira.
God speed, Dan.