{"id":3513,"date":"2019-01-21T08:56:47","date_gmt":"2019-01-21T13:56:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sourceministries.net\/go\/?p=3513"},"modified":"2026-07-04T14:04:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T18:04:09","slug":"where-are-americas-true-patriots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sourceministries.net\/go\/2019\/01\/where-are-americas-true-patriots\/","title":{"rendered":"WHERE ARE AMERICA\u2019S TRUE PATRIOTS?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dr. Lewis Gregory<\/p>\n

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INDEPENDENCE DAY, JULY 4, 1776,<\/strong> is remembered today in the United States of America because of the TRUE PATRIOTS who originally made it possible. The USA remains today because there were TRUE PATRIOTS over the years who have sacrificed everything so this country could continue to have the freedoms and privileges we now enjoy.<\/p>\n

Nothing comes easy<\/strong> in life. It usually requires a lot of blood, sweat, and tears. Thus, those involved will experience inconvenience, suffering, and sacrifice to make it possible. For example, eternal life for us cost Jesus Christ His life! Today, the things that we want in this life will also cost us. But in the end, it can be well worth it.<\/p>\n

There is a high price for freedom.<\/strong> What are some of the costs that have been paid for us to enjoy the freedoms and privileges we have in the USA? According to Business Insider, Privates in 1776 earned $6.00 per month plus a bounty at the end of their service. That pay would equate to $157.58 today, a pretty cheap deal for the poor Continental Congress. Unfortunately for soldiers, Congress couldn\u2019t always make ends meet, and so troops often went without their meager pay. Furthermore, according to America Goes to War: A Social History of the Continental Army, their salaries were subject to deductions to replace their uniforms, weapons, and equipment.<\/p>\n

And what about<\/strong> the \u201cfounding fathers\u201d of the USA? Mike Rowe describes the scenario well in his Independence Day article, \u201cOur revolution started because fifty-six wealthy men with everything to lose \u2013 put everything on the line \u2013 for a country that didn\u2019t even exist yet\u2026\u2026 These 56 men \u2013 these one-percenters of 1776 \u2013 could have easily paid whatever new tax was being demanded by their King. They could have easily lived out their lives in comfortable peace. But they didn\u2019t. They chose liberty over safety.<\/p>\n

When they signed<\/strong> that troublesome manifesto, they weren\u2019t just declaring their independence \u2013 they were signing their own death warrant. And when they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor, they weren\u2019t just making a promise to The King of England, or to each other, or to the rest of their fellow colonists \u2013 They were making a promise to you and me. And they kept it.<\/p>\n

Before the United States,<\/strong> no other country allowed its citizens to challenge and change the government. To attempt to do so was to sign one\u2019s death warrant. A good many of our founders did indeed lose all that was sacred and dear to them including, families, fortunes, and lives, because they signed the Declaration. But to them, it was still worth it.<\/p>\n

They set the example<\/strong> for their descendants, including us. With the Revolutionary War won, they and others kept vigil for our freedoms. None gave up one jot, not one tittle lest they risk becoming puppets of a malevolent ruler once more. Many Americans willingly lost their lives and continue to do so in the pursuit of freedom for all. It\u2019s not a perfect society yet, and likely won\u2019t be until God makes it so.\u201d<\/p>\n

Personally, I thank God<\/strong> for these true patriots who were willing to make the necessary sacrifices to establish, protect, and preserve this great nation. And I pray that the Lord God Almighty would raise up many more true patriots to protect, and serve the United States of America. We are blessed with some, but we need a whole lot more! Let us all maintain an attitude of gratitude for this great country. This is not Heaven, nor shall it ever be, but it is certainly one of the best countries on Earth. “Rejoice always,<\/span>\u00a0<\/sup>pray continually,<\/span>\u00a0give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God\u2019s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV)<\/span><\/p>\n

Thank God for INDEPENDENCE DAY, July 4, 1776!<\/strong> Thank God for all the true patriots who have helped preserve our independence. Truly, we have been blessed like no other country. PRAY THAT GOD WOULD CONTINUE TO BLESS THE USA! And PRAY that many more TRUE PATRIOTS would come forth to preserve and protect the USA. Jesus said, \u201cThe harvest truly is<\/i>\u00a0great, but the laborers\u00a0are<\/i> few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers” (Luke 10:2 NKJV). Although Jesus was referring to laborers for the spiritual harvest, the principle remains the same. When there is a need for laborers\u2013true patriots\u2013we should pray that God would provide.<\/p>\n

PRAYER FOR AMERICA:<\/strong> “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people\u2014for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. (1 Timothy 2:1-2 NIV) Thank God for the United States of America with all of its freedoms, privileges, and prosperity. Pray for the people of America and for the leaders in authority that they would all obey and uphold the laws of this country. God bless the USA!<\/p>\n

Copyright\u00a92019 Dr. Lewis Gregory<\/p>\n

photo The Battle of Valley Forge – sciencesource.com<\/p>\n

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