12 I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. 13 That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God.
Ecclesiastes 3:12-13
Dear American worker, I. Believe. In. You.
This is your day.
A day to rest, relax and spend time with family and friends at a beach, a backyard barbecue, or a local park’s picnic shelter.
I believe in you because you are not afraid to do the dirty and dangerous work such as steel mill, road construction, electrical lineman etc. You do these jobs because dirty jobs built and keeps America rolling on and on from generation to generation.
I believe you in because you do the thankless repetitive jobs such as waitress, store clerk, fulfillment center worker, and call center representative. You are the foundation of the company. Without you waiting on people, processing t-shirt orders, or answering customers questions, the company would not exist.
I believe in you because your work ethic keeps you faithfully showing up every day, even on the days when you wonder if it is worth it. Deep inside you know that even on the messy days, God is with you.
I believe in you and your willingness to serve others even after a long hard day. You understand that people sometimes need a helping hand after stumbling or falling down. Your job may bring you happiness but volunteering brings you joy.
Rush Limbaugh is not the only one with a golden microphone. 😉
I believe in you because I am one of you.
This non-morning person gets out of bed every day, stumbles across the hall and sits for 8+ hours listening to customers vent and helping delivery drivers find their way.
To all my fellow workers – enjoy your day of rest and relaxation. For tomorrow you rise again to the challenge of toiling at the dirty, routine and dangerous jobs that are the trademark of American exceptionalism.
Thank you for being the backbone of this country and a carrying the weight like a rock. May you always believe in your dreams, stand firm in your beliefs and stand tall and proud.
watching 4 hours of angry Democrats saying “This Country Sucks!” (Those are not there exact words but they easily could have been.)
Rush Limbaugh’s recent rant about how the left is anti-American and wants to rip this country to shreds. (I take my cell phone and sit on the deck or the front steps and listen to the replay on the app after work.)
Dear America,
I. Believe. In. You.
Galveston Bay
Despite being made up of flawed humans, you are the most unique and exceptional country on earth.
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Romans 3:23
There is no other country like you. God has richly blessed you.
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage!
Psalm 33:12 ESV
Your founding was a political event but it brings out the patriotism in all citizens.
I also believe they knew what they were doing when they set up the Electoral College so the voice of us citizens in fly-over country would be heard. (Hmmm..not sure Ohio counts as fly-over country.)
I believe in the faith the founding fathers had and lived.
Plead my cause, O Lord, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.
2 Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.
3 Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute me: say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.
I believe the prayers they prayed for you at the founding are still being answered by God today.
…look down in mercy, we beseech Thee, on these our American States, who have fled to Thee from the rod of the oppressor and thrown themselves on Thy gracious protection, desiring to be henceforth dependent only on Thee. To Thee have they appealed for the righteousness of their cause; to Thee do they now look up for that countenance and support, which Thou alone canst give.
You are the land of opportunity for those who are willing to work for it, those who understand that you get what you get only when you are bold enough go for it.
A land where anything is possible, whereanyone can be elected President not just some career politician in Washington D. C. who is out of touch with the reality of his constituent’s everyday life.
You are a land who welcomes immigrants seeking a better life and believe America is the best place to build that life. People like my great, great grandfather Augustus who immigrated from Germany through the port of Baltimore, Maryland.
“In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. But this is predicated upon the person’s becoming in every facet an American, and nothing but an American…There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn’t an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag… We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language… and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people.”
Just as the church consists of people and not a building, you too, America are made up of people young and old, rich and poor, the employed and the unemployed, the fat and happy and the skinny and miserable.
People whose careers are:
trash men
waitresses
politicians
bus drivers
contractors
seamstresses
dairy farmers
talk show hosts
gas station clerks
call center representatives
stay at home moms and dads
butchers, bakers and candlestick makers
It takes all these people and so many more to make and keep this country the greatest one on earth.
Either Chiniak or Kodiak, AK 1952 Taken by my father while he was in the Navy.
I. Believe. In. You., America!
Therefore, I commit to pray for you at 7:14 a.m. and 7:14 p.m. every day in hopes that God will answer all my prayers for you now and for centuries to come.
14 if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
This video is from Jeff Nischwitz’s weekly blog post. (You can sign up to receive Jeff’s Daily Wake up Call by clicking here)
Once I watched this video I knew I had to share it with you. Please watch it and then prepare your list so starting 12/1 you can make a difference and brighten someone’s holiday.
There are 31 days in December and the challenge runs 30 days. Hopefully by month’s end, saying “I Believe In You” will be so nature that you will continue doing it daily.
The 31st Day – New Year’s Eve
However, on New Year’s Eve tell your girlfriend, boyfriend, wife, or husband “I believe in you.” and “I love you.” just before midnight. Then after you kiss at midnight, tell him or her “I love you.” and “I believe in you.” again.
What a way for them to end 2015 and start 2016 by hearing those words.
But…(why is there always a but?)
What if I am single with no boyfriend of girlfriend? Here are 4 options:
Tell God you believe in him.
Tell Jesus you believe in him.
Tell the Holy Spirit you believe in him.
Tell yourself -“I believe in you.” and “I love you.”
Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart
While you are doing this challenge, do not forget to give thanks to God for the people whom you are saying “I believe in you.”
Make it a point to say it to the stressed, weary and grumpy people as you are out shopping.
Now, let us pray.
Dear Holy, Gracious and Loving Heavenly Father,
I thank you for being holy, gracious, and loving.
We thank you for the gift of today and your mercies as new today as they were yesterday and will be tomorrow.
22 It is of the Lord‘s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
Bless everyone reading this post and may they take the challenge, for this is how we can live out the words “be fruitful and multiply.” from Genesis 1:28.
28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.
This is how we live Ralph Waldo Emerson’s quote
“Scatter Joy.”
Father God, this blog has reached 115 countries. I pray that today, a minimum of 1 person is reached in those 115 countries who decides to take this challenge. I know that with you my heart’s desire is possible.
In Jesus’ precious name we pray,
Amen.
God bless you.
(whose tired and weary soul has been greatly refreshed by Jeff’s video and the writing of this blog post.)
