Don’t give in to the temptation to quit fighting for the preservation of this country’s Christian moral roots just because we lost the last election. Now is not the time to concde anything, but to stand firm and prove those pundits wrong who are gleefully declaring this election to be the end of Christian America.
In their dreams.
When you’re feeling down, remember the words of the feisty Little Sister Magdeleine of Jesus whose writing can be found in Magnificat’s Year of Faith Companion.
“Like me, you need a faith capable of destroying all the obstacles the world will present . . . Don’t be afraid. Don’t just look at the present state of things, which could destroy you completely; start getting ready to rebuild . . . The Lord is with you. Ask him for faith that can tear up and move mountains because it stands on his power and on his love. . . a faith that does not trust in self at all, for it knows itself in truth – that humble faith which never fails to touch the Lord’s heart . . .
“Tell him often: ‘I am nothing, but you are all. I have nothing, but you possess all. I can do nothing, but you can do all things. What I’m asking you today is so much easier than moving mountains, and you promised to grant that much as a reward for faith no bigger than a mustard seed’.”
I was also encouraged by an article by author and communications expert Rebecca Hagelin who is calling upon the faithful to make the following new commitment to God and family:
“I commit to be more loving, to be more generous, to work harder. I commit to give more of my blessings to others before the government can steal them from me. I commit to helping lift my neighbor’s spirit when the heavy hand of government comes crashing down. I commit to showing more love and being more bold in sharing my undying faith in God, even as oppressive government tries to silence me.
“I commit to redouble my efforts to preserve, restore and fight for freedom every step of the way. I know that freedom works. And I know that those who love freedom must work hard; that freedom fights; that freedom is costly. I will live honorably, encourage others, and use every political avenue to ensure that American principles prevail. I will do what it takes — to pay any price — for freedom.
“I will share the truth that marriage is sacred, and educate others to understand that it is only upon sound marriages that a sound nation is built. I will stand up for the helpless, be a voice for voiceless and loudly proclaim that every innocent human life has infinite value and limitless potential.
“With determined hearts and the right tools, I know that we can restore the beauty of our American landscape.
“I know that our God is a God of miracles, and that he has not abandoned us.
“Conservative ideas and moral values — America’s founding principles — are as true today as they were on election eve. With God’s help, I will always do my best to make sure those values are restored for future generations.”
She invites us all to “let this be our solemn vow.”
Count me in!
