Although tax day is dismal for some, just remember the blessings still afforded to Americans, where we can accomplish much by pooling resources and working together to make this a better world until the Lord comes to perfect His. With me, pray that those in Washington use clear thinking to spend the resources coming from American people, that prudence, understanding, compassion, and wisdom prevail.
Is there anywhere else on earth you’d rather live this day? Because we pay taxes, we are relatively sure our water is safe to drink, our streets are paved (well, maybe not mine, we’re still waiting as dust from the road coats my house and lungs), our food supply is protected, we can move about from city to city, state to state without showing papers, we can build toward whatever our dreams allow, and we have unequalled freedoms, unknown to previous countries and times.
Yes, we can protest, and often do, at politicians who use their power and wisdom for pettiness, selfish interests, etc., and let power corrupt their values. But we hold the true card, don’t we? Our vote gives us just what we deserve. Therein is the real power and cause of liberty.
So as we prepare our taxes and grieve the misuse of them, let us also rejoice and Thank God we are Americans. Many others wish to be.
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