Ushering in The Spirit of Love in America

Hurricanes and floods in Texas, Fires in Montana and Los Angeles, California, earthquakes in Mexico and yes, even in Oklahoma; One, two - will there be three - devastating hurricanes over the islands, Haiti, Cuba and Puerto Rico. America and her neighbors are taking a bashing as of late. 

The earth is groaning with birth pains. The words of Revelation from the Holy Bible are coming to pass before our earthly eyes. 

With a wave of pain and a enough tears shed to fill an ocean, it is now time for America to usher in a Spirit of Love. 

'Love God with all Your Heart.'

‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.

                                                                                                                                -Mark 12:30-31, NIV

These natural disasters, which have brought a multitude of tragedies, have also yielded the hearts of many. 

A sister who threw herself on her brother, a proclaimed agnostic, who found the love of his sister and the heart of  his Father in heaven; he became a born again believer. But, first, the love, the love of his sister, the love of another human being, willing to show compassion, concern and true, unconditional love for him. 

Truck loads of supplies from many states lined the interstate with provisions, on the ready for Texas and to offer love, hope, support and disaster relief to scores of folks in need. 

Personal boat owners who showed up from far away to show the love of Christ, to offer hope for fellow souls. Why, when asked? "It's the right thing to do," said one small boat owner. 

That's Love. That's the American Spirit. That's the heart of our Lord in heaven. 

Cruise ships that forego adventure travel itineraries to rescue folks on an island. 

A Furniture store owner that disregarded profits for people and opened his showroom to people and pets, and pizza store owners and Asian restaurant owners that forgot their own troubles and braved flooded streets and downed trees to offer love in the form of hot cooked meals and fresh pizzas. 

This is love. This is the American spirit. 

An orthodox Jew, conservative most of his life, invited for lunch by an unknown friend, got a second helping of the Good News before dessert and was drawn to the love of an awesome God through his newfound friend, connected only by a facebook post. Before Dessert, he accepted Christ, and, this week became a completed Jew through baptism. All this, due to the love of a stranger, the willingness of a fellow citizen. 

'Love God with all Your heart.'

'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these. -Mark 12:30-31. 

Evacuees housed by facebook friends from another state, hadn't set eyes on each other in two decades. Yet, love and shelter were extended. This is love. 

Evacuees housed by family states away. Food and hugs and shelter offered connection, safety and love. 

Little children, knee-deep in water, rescuing abandoned pets from all over the community.

Grown men, clasping arms with strangers, to rescue someone trapped in a car; brown skinned, yellow skinned, white skinned, who could tell? Mud,sweat and tears rolled down the arms, grime under the fingers where the steering wheel was gripped, prepared for death. This is love. 

#All Souls Matter. One true God died for all souls to live, to live in love. 

One God created every soul on earth. Look beneath the skin, to the DNA, there is absolutely no difference, no matter what culture, tribe or race you consider. 

We live in a great country, where freedom reigns and blessings are at our fingertips. 

It is time for our land to be healed. It is time for scars of pain and differences and hurt to be healed and forgiven. It is time to reconnect, remember, to serve and to love. And, to put a face to #Wethepeople. #America Matters. God has a destiny for America. And, every living, breathing soul on this continent gets to part of that destiny. 

This, America, is our finest hour, where we can take one baby step in love, rise from the ashes, the storms and the hate and leave a legacy for the future generations. 

Now, is the time to usher in The Spirit of Love. Just like The Spirit of America, a call for an annual national observance of patriotism, I so often promote with my passion for patriotism, The Spirit of Love is in our deepest being, placed there by the One who created us. 

My heart is for God and Country, and I know the primary tenant of most religions is peace and love. Let Peace and Love reign. Let us begin with loving the family God blessed us with. Let it extend to loving our neighbor, who is a living, breathing soul trying to make it in this world, too. 

In tribute of the massive slaughtering of innocent lives at Las Vegas, to those impacted by multiple natural disasters and, to every struggling soul on our planet, let us respond differently, let us walk outside this upcoming weekend and greet our neighbors in love. Knock on doors and introduce yourself, pass out fresh baked cookies or handshakes and hugs, suggest a neighborhood pot luck this month, dedicate yourself to volunteer for your community and your county sometime this week. Remember the beauty of our country, connect with other souls who breathe the same air you do and just LOVE. God is waiting for his invitation back into our homes, our hearts, our neighborhoods and our country. When we Unite and Ignite the Spirit of America and usher in the Spirit of Love in America, God will utterly and completely amaze us.

                                                                                                                                      - Habbakkuk 1:5. 

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 #IhaveadreamforAmerica #Godhasadream #Americahasadestiny #America'sLegacy. Let it be #LOVE.