Land of the Free... Home of the Brave
Posted: Wednesday, July 02, 2008
by Gerry Charbonneau
http://nibblednews.typepad.com
"Faith moves mountains, but you have to keep pushing while you are praying." Mason Cooley
On July 4, 1776, this country, the nascent United States, claimed its independence from Britain. The umbilical cord to the Motherland was finally cut. We felt confident enough and at that time strong enough as a nation and a people to venture forth into the world on our own in spite of the many doubts and concerns and fears prevalent at that time.
Each year on this very special day Americans commemorate and celebrate the historical impact of this day in their own way. Picnics. Family gatherings. Fireworks. Prayer. Outdoor celebrations of every shape and size. Americans are a diverse people. They are hard working, God fearing and optimistic about their future and their country's future.
There are many concerns these days that might dampen the happiness of the July 4th festivities. Higher gas prices. Uncertainty in the stock market. High unemployment rates. The conflict in the Middle East. Family members in the military being overseas doing their duty to preserve democracy and freedoms for other people. These variables could rain on anyone's parade and spoil the moment.
Americans deep down are fighters and dreamers and believers in causes worth pursuing. We are a people dedicated to change and refuse to accept the status quo. When the going gets tough we get our creative juices flowing. We are solution oriented and able to tolerate momentary glitches in our lives no matter how challenging the situation might turn out to be.
But remember that solutions to problems need to be pursued. Praying for a solution gives a person comfort and a degree of peace. Solutions to problems and situations in our lives require a dogged pursuit to an answer. Some solutions are more challenging than others and necessarily require a united effort by us all. Americans try not to point fingers and find scape goats to their problems. We actively search for the best ways and means to solve those issues that may hold us back as a people and a nation.
Happy Birthday to you America! Your people are your most valuable assets.
Gerry Charbonneau
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Top-level comments on this article: (4 total)Thanks Gerry for this call to action! we will need to pull together and abandon our cherished ideas of the lone ranger doing battle against evil...now, we need to develop cooperaton and mutual support. I loved your reflections, many thanks!Thank you Neil for your comments
It is time for us all to pull together and not whine about the predicament the country is currently facing. As you indicated the Lone Ranger messiah mentality of yesteryear won't help us today. We have to roll up our sleeves and face our problems with focused reasoning,flexibility and determination. Finger waving and allocating blame should be replaced by a national resolve and commitment to solve these issues. When the going gets tough the tough get going!
Gerry, Thanks for a great Independance Day article. You are are patriot a good writer and a fine addition to Search Warp. Will be looking for more. Thanks, Rev Michael BrescianiThank you Rev Bresciani, Thank you for your comment and thoughts. Have a wonderful July 4th.
I like your quote by "Mason Cooley," "Faith moves mountains, but you have to keep pushing while you are praying." something like "Praised the lord and pass the ammunition" good articleHappy July 4th David Thank you for your comment.
Nice, positive slant in a season of discontent. I agree with you, for the most part Gerry, however you may have erred slightly in your quote, "Americans try not to point fingers and find scape goats to their problems." I beg to differ. I added one word to make it more meaningful and realistic, at least to me: "Good Americans try not to point fingers and find scape goats to their problems."Thank you Gary for your comments and observations. I didn't want to qualify Americans as being good or bad...just people. Happy 4th!
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