Getting along and Getting by...

 As I journey forward into this new year, the year of our Lord, 2021, I am finding myself in awe at all that I have experienced in my lifetime!  The progress (and sometimes regress) of mankind has been astounding!  And still, mankind is struggling with this phenomenon of getting along and learning to love one another.  Control and greed seem to creep into every aspect of our lives.

Though I have been oblivious for the better part of my life, of how government has crept into the simplest acts of controlling everything, to dedicating their missions to make sure we are constantly under their thumb.  It has been a slow process, so most of us haven't even noticed it.  For the most part, my life has been full of happiness and peace, but last year was a nightmare and this year is looking to be more of the same, if not worse.

Now, while all of this has been going on, I have also noticed another phenomenon taking shape.  More and more of my friends, myself included, have been turning their attention to a higher power.  We are turning to prayer and the scriptures and developing a stronger relationship with our God, the Creator of the Universe and all that in it lies.  He is ultimately in charge-- and this thought gives rise to peace in the soul.

The month of January is closing and February will soon be upon us.  As I look toward the rest of this year, I pray that hearts will come closer and be more in tune with the spirit of love--brotherly love--and turn away wrath.  May we be more understanding of the needs of others; more compassionate towards those who are finding their livelihoods disappearing; more helpful to those who need a helping hand; and more ready to pray with a brother or sister who is suffering through loss.

I pray that the Virus that has plagued this land for a year will burn out its engines and move out of the atmosphere.  And I pray that we will be more ready for the next epidemic to come our way.  We have the science to understand these things and I pray that the good minds will work diligently to find cures and vaccines and may government step out of their way so they can do their work.

Ah!  So many problems and so many loving people working on solutions...if only government would allow them to work!  People are out of work because of government!  People are suffering because of government.  But good e\people are waking up and beginning to speak up and fight against the corruption and control that we find ourselves in.  If we let God help us and not become angry mobs, we will be able to accomplish great things.

I love my life!  I love my Country!  I love my family!  I love my God!  I pray every man, woman and child in this land of ours will be protected throughout these coming months and this coming year.  Be not discouraged!  Be not dismayed!  Cultivate Faith and Hope and most of all Charity!

GOD BLESS AMERICA!