It is time to rest and refocus. For us personally, it has been a challenging year and an exceptionally emotional one as well. Frankly we need a moment to be still and let the dust settle.
It seemed we were just getting our footing and here we are again. Time to turn another page. That is true for many of us. We turn, even if sometimes we are reluctant to do so. The destruction of so many has been based on what they could not let go of. What they were not willing to part with now becomes a chain that prevents them from moving on.
Like the wealthy man who would not part with his riches even for the sake of his soul, it becomes our prison.
Turning the page can be uncomfortable; it can even be downright painful. Yet it is part of growth, it is part of progress. It galvanizes us and helps us to look forward. Helps us to leave behind the old and make what plans we can for the future.
Just as the pages change, so also people change. Or maybe a more accurate description would be to say they reveal themselves. Often times characters at the end of a chapter are not who they were at the beginning of that chapter. The mask just melts away over time. No one can keep up an act forever. Eventually what was done in the dark will be brought to the light. We are seeing that now. Sunlight is the greatest disinfectant. Do not run from it. Bask in it.
I continue to consider that this is an emotional time for so many, and some will act out of their typical character. Lashing out at what, or who they have been convinced is the problem. Like fearful men in a dark room, they swing wildly and only hit each other. They have been convinced there is a knife in their back, even though no knife exists. There is no wound. Yet they have been convinced one exists. Not being the type to back away from a fight they look for redemption. They look in the wrong places and attack the wrong person. In the end they only damage themselves.
If men were angels, we wouldn’t need government. We wouldn’t need to keep each other accountable. We wouldn’t be bitter at each other, we wouldn’t be angry. Opportunities to improve ourselves wouldn’t be missed, they would be embraced. In a simpler world I wouldn’t feel broken now. I wouldn’t feel like it was all for nothing. Deep down I know it wasn’t for nothing but the devil plays his games inside my head when I feel weak, and I feel so weak.
As I write this I think of everything that has happened, it makes it hard to see through the tears to find the keys. I’m sure I am not the only one out there who feels this way. All the sacrifice, all the hurt, the pain and discomfort, the sleepless nights, the abuse, the money worries, the missed opportunities, the lost time with loved ones, the lack of help, the abandonment of family and friends, the fear of being arrested, locked away for what we did. None of it was easy. It is a testament to those who stood with us character. That they would push through all of that is remarkable. Yet to what end?
The status quo is not acceptable. Nothing less than remarkable is acceptable from this bunch of remarkable people. I cannot stand by and watch it fall apart slowly. Like a friend in the throes of addiction, you can warn them and speak truth to them, but in the end, you cannot help them. You must walk away as watching them destroy themselves is much too painful and damages you as well.
Credit where credit is due, a group of people from all over the country got together, and took a stand. There is something to be said for what we did, and how we did it. We stood up and challenged Americans to wake up, to stand up, and to pray up. It took a lot of courage to do what we did. To enter into each night facing the unknown, and each day the heat pressed us. All that abuse. We should all hold onto that for the rest of our days. Those moments, so many important moments, so many memories no one yet knows about.
This has not been easy. We sacrifice and continue to sacrifice. I understand the anger of some, and I pray they can let go of it. Moving forward, not sideways. For far too long we as a movement and myself personally have moved sideways.
It is time. It is time to continue up the ladder. Our motivation is our children, our provider is God. We will continue this noble fight to restore our constitution, save America, and educate people on liberal tactics. This is a spiritual battle as much as it is a physical one. We must also remember and remind others to stop and refill ourselves. We must learn to lean on God. In the end this is His fight, we are just the soldiers on the battlefield.
Ask yourself.
Are you willing to be here? Are you willing to risk all you have for this? You must be or the enemy can use what you think you love to control you. To make you think twice before you act. To studder you just enough to get the shackles on.
I’ve said it before, the enemy cannot take something from you if you are willing to give it freely.
They cannot take my home, I would give it up freely for my country.
They cannot take my freedom, I am willing to give it up freely.
They cannot take my life, I am willing to gain it.
I am willing to do all those things if I believe I can make a difference. Please note, I did not say if I know I will get results. Way too many are waiting for that elusive promise of success. Those people are not willing, they are coerced rather than motivated and they will fall when times get hard. They are like sloths when they should be like a lion. The time is an urgent one and requires the proper response. We can no longer play these games with haters. They must be pushed aside and those that do not move must be trampled and laid to waste. It is time we see the enemy for what he is and no longer allow that evil to slow our pace. It does not affect us unless we allow it to. God is our protector, let us stay focused on Him. Chase Him, pursue Him, and everything else will fall into place. Act always as if He was watching, because He is. He keeps us accountable. He will keep us on that narrow path if we listen to His guidance. He has a soft voice, we must quiet our lives, block out the distractions and listen. He is speaking, the only question is are you really listening?
They will not stop us because they cannot stop us. Getting mixed up in all the drama and personal attacks only weakens us as a movement. It only focuses attention to where it is wasted and damages the individual members. It must be considered as well that the people who frequent those places are they themselves contributing to and supporting evil. Please don’t forget this is a spiritual war and if you are wrapped up in places like that, your spirit doesn’t grow. It diminishes.
Let us take a moment to gather ourselves. Assess the damage, if any. Dust ourselves off, straighten our helmets, and get back in this battle. Because the battle does not stop, and the longer we spend on the sidelines the faster the battle seems to get.
Before we get back in, take a moment. Try to find a moment of peace this day. In the quiet, be still and know He is Lord. Be sure to thank God for all that is well with you, and all that is not. Remember we are all a work in progress. Our faults are simply opportunities to grow and become better people. Release your cares and worries to Him. Grab a firmer grip on His promises to you and understand, God is good, All the time.
..and all the time, God is good.
When one chapter closes a new one begins . Thank you for sharing yourself ,Mags .
Always look forward to your analysis on the situations. I think you have fantastic way of summarizing things. Thank you so much. Oh, and I totally agree with you.