Howdy all! And welcome to the weekend eve! We’ve got spring events cooking up, like first weeding, seeding, and maybe even mowing. Or, there is the chance of more snow in your forecast. So who knows? I do know that we all have the chance to celebrate my heritage on Saturday with St. Patrick’s Day. We’re planning a traditional Irish meal; corned beef, cabbage, carrots and potatoes, along with some Irish soda bread. So, in the spirit, “Go raibh do ghloine lán go deo. Go raibh láidir go breá an dion thar do cheann. Go raibh tú í Neamh, leathúair os comhair a bhfuil a fhíos ag an diabhal atá tú bás.” Translated, “May your glass be ever full. May the roof over your head be always strong. May you be in heaven a half hour before the devil knows you're dead.
Any hoo,..
No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. ~ Micah 6:8
It really seems to me, from a comprehensive view of things, that a period is fast approaching, big with events of the most interesting importance. When the councils we pursue and the part we act, may lead decisively to liberty, or to Slavery. ~ George Washington, letter to John Bannister at Valley Forge, April 21, 1778
Hmm, is this a prophecy from the past? George was talking about the efforts he and the army were preparing to undertake. Their success would determine liberty or slavery to the king. The army was just coming out of a hard winter in Pennsylvania; hungry, cold, and lacking supplies. Yet they still had battles to engage in.
So, what do you think; prophetic? Well, yes of course. It’s been over three years that We the People have been striving to restore our great nation to what is was, what it is supposed to be. We have a great deal to do, and not much time. The focus must be on installing a government that will reduce itself; a government that will reduce the burden on the people. We need a government that will restore the Constitution and obey the Constitution, and hold people (including themselves) accountable to the Constitution. Our work this year will determine whether we restore our liberty, or fall to the slavery of socialism or worse, communism. Funny, the job I had while serving in the Navy required me to swear I did not have any ties to any subversive groups who would overthrow the country, or any communist organizations. If I did and lied, I could spend 10 years in jail, and/or a $10,000 fine. Now, the guy who would send launch codes is either a socialist/communist, or is involved heavily with multiple organizations that would love to overthrow the present form of government we still hold dear to our hearts.
So, we know the reality of our situation, as George did. We know the potential outcomes based on our performance, as George did. What to do. What to do? Micah may have a word or two to help. Our Creator has given us the path. We all know what we must do. We must do what is right. Love mercy, yes. Walk humbly with our Creator, yes. Our nation was founded on values and principles that come from God. Our path has been determined by Him, and we must do what He requires, what is right. And remember, “Fillean meal ar an meallaire.” Or, “Evil returns to the evil doer.”
One last thought. I sign off with the phrase stand with Israel. Israel has been under threat of extinction for a very long time. The present threat is very real, and possible. Also, as a Christian, I understand that the beginnings of my religion are based in Judaism. All this, and the fact that Israel has been a close friend of the United States since its first days as a formally recognized nation. This is why I stand in my heart with Israel. I use this sign off as a statement of my desire for Israel to maintain its sovereignty, as well as an invitation for others to do so. Some may not feel as I do, and that is your right. I am not demanding you be with me. I invite you. But I will always STAND WITH ISRAEL, because I choose to.
So, take care, God bless,
AND STAND WITH ISRAEL!!!
Tom Kiley
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