We will rise again

[FCTP]

A dear friend called me yesterday. She is a believer in Jesus Christ yet confusion and fear had caused her to panic. The news was not good. Our debt is unsustainable; our President is calling out the Judges of the highest court in the land; the internet is filled with reports of large caches of ammunition being purchased by Homeland Security; and anger and hate-filled speeches by special interests groups are occupying the streets.

 

America is experiencing dark days and many of us live in fear every day. Yet history tells us…our future is bright and we will win this war.

 

America was founded by men and women who loved the same God I do. They believed in freedom because Christ came to make all men free. They believed the chains of tyranny by kings and rulers would never be permitted on the shores America. They put in place documents that would protect the people from the government. The people knew it was their job to protect and defend this special country they called home.

 

These same men were willing to put their lives on the line for people in America --many they did not know. They were called by a feeling that appeared within others too and manifested itself inside the founding documents. Our founding fathers were part of a grassroots movement that paved the way for one of the greatest countries of the world – America.

 

Like many of us in the tea party movement, we were called to a time such as this. We felt something wasn’t right in our homeland and we stood before our governmental officials and told them so. The battle has been tough; many of us are weary; and fear of something bigger happening soon has many of us wondering if we are tough enough to continue to stand. And daily we ask, “Are we too late to save America?”

 

As my friend and I said goodbye, my stomach was in knots and fear was beginning to set in after our conversation.  Then I looked outside to the green grass, the clear blue sky and the cool breeze gently blowing the out door summer kitchen curtains. I thanked God for my friend who cared so much for her country. I thanked God for my home and the blessings He has given me. I thanked Him for my friends and fellow patriots.  I thanked God for my mother who quietly slept in her room after a tough morning fighting the painful cancer in her body.

 

I thanked God for waking us up and bringing millions of people together to fight tyranny in America. I asked for His continued blessings because we really do not deserve them. We turned our back on Him and little by little took Him out of our culture and let the sinful nature of others rule the day.

 

“Why would God give us another chance?” I wondered. And the answer came quickly – “Because tomorrow is Friday, that’s why.”

 

Good Friday – the day Jesus was nailed to a tree while those who loved Him ran for the hills and abandoned Him. As He died, He said, “Forgive them for they know not what they do.”

 

That’s why I believe America will rise again. Evil men will always try to take down good but they never fully succeed. They can kill you; they can threaten you; and they can hurt you – but – there will always be others who will rise up against them. You can’t keep a good man down – or a great country down either.

 

It’s Good Friday and today is the day Jesus died. The world thought it was over. It was finished. Those who hated His message of Love thought they had won.

 

But Sunday would change all that.

 

Those who hate our message of Freedom believe they have won too. They scheme behind closed doors; they whisper evil messages to each other; and they believe their strategy will work.  But God promised -- “For those who believe in Him” – we win in the end!

 

You may feel scared; the days may be dark; and fear may be the norm of the day. But, America will rise again – because Sunday’s coming. And even better than that  -- If you believe in Him, your Sunday’s coming too!  How cool is that?

 

I wish you great joy this Easter and when you feel down and discouraged, take a listen to “Rise Again.” The song and the message will rise you up.

 

 

Happy Easter,

Billie Tucker

[Cynthia Kippur]

AMEN!  God, please Bless America again!  We have a battle to wage this November like none we have seen since the Revolutionay War.  May we win again!

[amanda choate]

Roman and Eastern Catholics celebrate Easter on the same weekend as Passover. It is also Hanuman Jayanti for Hindus, the Buddhist new year and Tomb Sweeping Weekend for Taoists. Throw in the Masters for golfers and the last weekend of turkey season for hunters. Have a great weekend, peace, shalom, aloha, and whatever else because we are headed to a secluded beach for a restful weekend. Awesome.

 

[Steven D.Upshaw]

Happy Easter Billy to you and yours I pray that God will bless you and comfort you and your loved ones through your difficult times. I also wish all in the FCTP a very happy Easter and I hope that each of you will take time this weekend to remember the sacrifice our lord made for you and at least take a moment to give thanks to him for all of the blessing he has given you no matter how great or small they maybe. Remember those who are serving our country in your prayers. God Bless

[William Korach]

MA School Deletes God from Lee Greenwood Song: Parents, Lee Greenwo...

06 April 2012 Good guys win one

by Bill Korach The officials of the Stall Brook Elementary School in Bellingham, Massachusetts  dropped “God” from the Lee Greenwood song “God Bless the USA.” “God Bless the USA” was scheduled for an assembly, but an unnamed administrator decided to change the words to “We Love the USA.” Parents strongly objected and the Stall Brook [...] read the full story: www.thereportcard.org

[Alyce B. Thacker (Lisa)]

Just what I needed to hear today Billie. Thank you! I felt just like you and your friend, got the feeling that maybe there was no hope left for our country. But God is good and He loves His people. Thank you precious Lord for Your love and mercy! Thank you brothers and sisters for taking a stand!

[William T. Wright]

Billie,

As usual, when we need a "shot in the arm" there you are.

I thank GOD every day for the blessings in my life I count you as one.

I know things have been difficult for you and you family, but I know that because of you and Carol and others we have this wonderful thing First Coast Tea Party. For many of us this is the perfect outlet for us to take out our frustrations with Washington DC.

So, Thank you again and may God bless you.

Tom Wright

[ACT Jacksonville]

2 Chronicles 7:14 >> King James Bible If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.   Thank you for sharing this with us Billie... and may God Bless America!

[Andrea Shea King]

Thank you, Billie.  So beautiful, I had to re-post this at my site: http://radiopatriot.wordpress.com/2012/04/06/america-rising-billie-...  and I will share it with my listeners tonight on my radio show.  God bless you, Billie, and your dear Mom who suffers as she walks the journey that will take her into His arms.  And may God continue to bless this great country of ours that we love so much.  Happy Easter to you and all who visit this site.

[William Korach]

He is risen indeed!

[Robert Young]

Happy Easter to all and Praise God!!!