You have forgotten who you are, and therefore have forgotten me (God)

Letter to the Editor

To the Editor,

     Who, what, where, when, why and how used to be the questions news media would investigate to report. Now news is driven by passion, emotion and opinion expressed with verbal word cliques and acronyms. The who you are is essentially simple. In America, we are a people of God. America has the oldest constitution within the youngest country because we have “Liberty with God.” This is outlined in our constitution for the first and only time in world history.

     Self-government is the first level of the government. (i.e.: Romans) A fundamental foundation as defined in the Declaration of Independence, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator…;” in the constitution, “and make sure that the blessings of Liberty continue for ourselves and our descendants;” and in the American Bible, Genesis 1 and Galatians 5.

     Life, then, is a GIFT from God. He alone knows the make-up of every soul present on earth. The soul is the spiritual principle within each human person that is created directly by God and is immortal. God, alone, is the one to give the light and breath of life. (John 1)

     Finally, the who is simplified in the words of Jesus Christ, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind” Matthew 22:37.

     The second level of government is family (Genesis 1-3). Family represents multiple layers from immediate, to extended and to church. Best stated in the words of John Quincy Adams, “Duty is ours; results are God’s.” God alone holds the whole world in His hand and His very thumbprint is on America. Most commonly recognized in the monetary exchange. “In God We Trust.” Psalm 118:8 (center of Bible)

     The how we are to live is noted in the Declaration of Independence, “We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor;” in the United States Constitution, “We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union…” Jesus Christ also continued in Matthew 22:39 stating, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” All levels of government and human relations are defined in the Word of God. The great “I AM” is, was, and will always be the King of Kings. The reason for this season.

     The what, where, when and why is the dance of life. America chose and continues to choose to put our hand in the hand of God and say lead me Lord. Jesus is the Lord of the dance. Remember Him! Listen to Him! You called Him teacher. Time to learn the dance. The music is playing.

Mareda Pierce

Monticello, Iowa

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