Less than 48 hours removed from the 44th Presidents inaugural address, the collective consciousness of Americans is arguably imbued with the spirit of a shared purpose and a call for collective action. In his address, President Obama acknowledge that we are a great nation amidst great peril; he rebuked the politics of the past and pressed for new policies—ones that bind us to a common cause and renews a spirit of democracy…a sprit that reflects the creed that this government is of, for, and by the people. The new president firmly warned enemies of peace yet softly embraced nations of paucity. These were all resounding themes that provided many comfort in an age of contention. Yet, no theme resonates more strongly then the President’s call to WORK.
Consider the following 8 statements rooted in the inaugural address:
· “In reaffirming the greatness of our nation, we understand that greatness is never a given. It must be earned.”
· “Our journey has never been one of short-cuts or settling for less. It has not been the path for the faint-hearted — for those who prefer leisure over work, or seek only the pleasures of riches and fame. Rather, it has been the risk-takers, the doers, the makers of things — some celebrated but more often men and women obscure in their labor, who have carried us up the long, rugged path towards prosperity and freedom.”
· “Time and again these men and women struggled and sacrificed and worked till their hands were raw so that we might live a better life.”
· “Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America.”
· “For everywhere we look, there is work to be done.”
· “All this we can do. And all this we will do.”
· “To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society's ills on the West — know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy.”
· “But those values upon which our success depends — hard work ..."
Consider the following 8 statements rooted in the inaugural address:
· “In reaffirming the greatness of our nation, we understand that greatness is never a given. It must be earned.”
· “Our journey has never been one of short-cuts or settling for less. It has not been the path for the faint-hearted — for those who prefer leisure over work, or seek only the pleasures of riches and fame. Rather, it has been the risk-takers, the doers, the makers of things — some celebrated but more often men and women obscure in their labor, who have carried us up the long, rugged path towards prosperity and freedom.”
· “Time and again these men and women struggled and sacrificed and worked till their hands were raw so that we might live a better life.”
· “Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America.”
· “For everywhere we look, there is work to be done.”
· “All this we can do. And all this we will do.”
· “To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society's ills on the West — know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy.”
· “But those values upon which our success depends — hard work ..."
On this day, the call towards action with courage was heard from coast to coast. Let America heed this call, and be transformed by the holy virtue of work. Let us begin rebuilding this country one person, one family, one community at a time. The president calls for each one of us to share in the plight of the nation and rejoice the profit of labor. Let it be known that this call to action is ordained by GOD.
· The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work and keep it.
Genesis 2:15
· Commandment: Six days you shall labor, and do all your work
Exodus 20:9
Exodus 20:9
· Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings, he will not stand before obscure men.
Proverbs 22:29
· Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men…It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
Colossians 3:23-24 NIV
Delight in the tasks that require your attention in your home, at work, and in your community…for your work is ordained by God and know that whatever you sow sow or reap, it is in accordance to HIS plan. Indifference breeds laziness and stagnation, find your passion and enlist your skills to support "Operation Rebuild America" as a soldier for freedom, fairness, fruitfulness.
