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The Sun Refused to Set
I was done. I was disgusted. I was irritable. I’d had enough.
I pushed my lap top across the table in total frustration. They had done it again. Failed us! The politicians had caved and they were trying to deflect blame by saying “The tea party wasn’t loud enough. The union guys were in the halls and their voices were louder.”
As I pushed away from my lap top, I thought “I can’t take this anymore. These guys are so weak. They are worthless. No backbone. Unprincipled.”
I headed to the refrigerator for a glass of water and as I opened the door I saw a fire glowing through the dining room window. “Just great,” I thought. This is all we need right now – a fire.
I ran outside to see what was happening and there it was. Sitting in the sky just barely above the trees was the sun. It was firing up the sky with fire colors of red and orange. He was trying to set but for some reason he was hanging around and refusing to leave, just yet.
I stood there watching the glow and I said, “Good job, God.” He was really giving us a sunset of all sunsets and He deserved a pat on the back.
As the fiery sun looked back at me, I started telling Him about the lame politicians, the liberal media, and I mentioned how hard it was getting to keep on going. He seemed to understand because His glow was strong and powerful, yet soft and warm.
I asked Him to fix everything. He could do it if He wanted to and I certainly wanted Him too. He just kept glowing and changing the clouds around him to a shade of yellow and orange.
I mentioned how hard it was to fight the left with their powerful money and strong organization and we are nothing but a small army of patriots who are tapped out of resources, money and energy. He kept glowing and seemed to be smiling at my rants.
I told Him to stop smiling – it wasn’t funny. We were tired and upset. Didn’t He understand how hard it is to read where a politician who is “on your side” votes with the other side? Or how the media portrays a corrupt man as a great guy and portrays a great guy as a weak man? Or how hard it is to trust anyone anymore?
His glow got stronger and wider and the horizon lit up across the roof tops. His message back to me was “I understand, Billie. I got some bad press too. I was a good guy and they painted me as a bad guy. And, remember I was betrayed too.”
I stopped my ranting and swallowed hard as I put my head down in shame. How could I forget all that. When I looked back up, He was still there and He was painting the clouds with even more colors. The sunset picture was more beautiful than ever.
I asked Him how he could paint sunsets when the world was so dark. He stopped His work for a minute and said, “That’s my job and it’s yours because you know me. The one who paints the day with darkness fears me and they fear you, Billie. Don’t stop painting colors into the lives of others. Don’t stop shining a light on the darkness.”
“I’ll try but I need help. I'm not you,” I said.
“Not to worry. I am with you always and will never leave you,” He replied.
I kept standing there and watched Him melt the sun to a soft glow as the sky turned to a milky grey as night began to fall.
The world seemed very quiet and the air got still. I knew He had headed off to take care of business somewhere else.
I walked back in, pulled my lap top back to its position and hit the on button. I said a quick prayer. “God, help me to keep doing this. Help me to know what to say. Guide me and all the others who are fighting against tyranny. Let those who are working so diligently in this fight feel appreciated and loved. And, God, please give us one more chance. America is special and we’re sorry we have pulled away from you. Just one more chance, please.”
As I opened my eyes, the computer screen lit up and glowed back at me. I laughed out loud. The sun may have set, but God was still there. He had just moved into my computer screen and was glowing back at me! “I’ll never leave you,” He said. I had no idea He meant He would be sitting here -in my computer -- and smiling at me as I worked on His behalf.
“Don’t you ever rest?” I asked Him.
“Nope. I am the alpha and omega, the beginning and the end. I am here for those who are weary and need rest. I never sleep."
I smiled and told Him, “I love you, God.”
“I love you, too, Billie.”
Today is National Day of Prayer. Take time and spend it with Him. He’s willing to listen. He’s willing to hold you and He’s willing to paint a more beautiful picture into your life, if you’ll let Him.
He's also willing to give us another chance if we turn to Him.
May God bless you on this special day in America where we can still pray for our nation and for each other. My prayer today: God Save the USA
Listen to Murray's song by the same name as you begin your day. Please pray for our nation without ceasing throughout the day. As the sunsets tonight, take a moment and watch it. His paintings are awesome!
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Comment by Michael A. Byrd, Sr. on May 5, 2011 at 2:58pm
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Billie, did you see the hit peice on Mike H. in the Folio?
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Comment by Joseph Theodore Troupe on May 5, 2011 at 2:29pm
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HAS OUR TEA PARTY ENDORSED CANDIDATES OTHER THAN FOR MAYOR AND FOR TAX COLLECTOR? I MAY HAVE MISSED IT, BUT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHOM WE ARE ENDORSING IN THE OTHER RACES, ESPECIALLY IN THE RACE BETWEEN THE TWO REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR THE SAME OFFICE...............
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Billie, what a gift you have for making us realize that God is always there with us. God Save America!
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Comment by J.R. on May 5, 2011 at 12:24pm
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Steve, I thank God that any anti-illegal immigration bill passed the FL House of Representatives and pray that the Senate will vote likewise. You are entitled to your freedom of speech, but please don't use it to be disrespectful here.
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Even though we often feel like Sysiphus pushing that large rock up the hill with a stick, only to have it repeatedly roll back down the hill again, it is God who gives us the strength and purpose to keep pushing forward in our daily uphill battle against Tyranny. He is the rock on which we stand and the light upon our path to lead us along the way. It is only through Him that we will succeed. God bless you, Billie, for reminding us that God is the source of our strength, just as He is of our ultimate victory.
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Comment by Debbie G on May 5, 2011 at 11:23am
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Thank you. . . Billie, I needed that. God has had bad press and has endured for us. Our battle pales juxtaposed with what our Lord and Savior has endured on our behalf! God Bless America and everyone.
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Comment by Peggy Hall on May 5, 2011 at 9:54am
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It is so wonderful to know we are not alone. We have our God and each other.
One thing I have learned during this time I have been a member of the Tea Party is when I speak out to others about being a member, usually there is a kind of shock on their faces. Then I get responses such as I AM NOT A MEMBER AND DON'T GO TO THE MEETINGS, BUT I VOTE WITH THEM. Or, I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A TEA PARTY TO MEET WITH. Or, TELL THEM TO KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. Then there is always, I DON'T HAVE TIME, I WORK.
No matter what the reasons or excuses, there are more of us than we know. Like Glenn Beck said, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. THERE ARE MILLIONS OUT THERE JUST LIKE YOU.
Knowing that, and knowing God is on our side are blessings that I count every day. Additionally, when I say grace before a meal, I add an additional prayer for God to lead and guide us, give us His wisdom and strength to save His Republic in His name.
God bless you Billie. Beautiful article yet again.
Stay the course.
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I have had similar experiences. Remember Elisha when he thought he was the only prophet left willing to stand up against the evil Israelite kings? And yes, everything we suffer, His Son also suffered. I thank God for you Billie! These are evil times, but you are not alone. However, you are talented and giving. Thank you.
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Think of how hopeless it seemed in the very beginning. Who would listen to one voice beside God.
Now the membership in FCTP is over 6100. The negative powers are strong and yes they do have
more voices, but their passion is no greater than ours. We must continue to pray, today and every
day, that our voices will continue to grow and get louder, and hold the people that we have helped
put into office accountable. It is our only hope!!! Thanks Billie for your untiring effort and all the
dedication that you have given. God is your strength and he will help you walk the walk when you
are feeling down. Pray today and every day that we can still have an impact on this nation and
save it for future generations.
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Comment by Joanna B McDermott on May 5, 2011 at 9:20am
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All I can say is thank you. God is with us and we need to draw our strength from him and each other. We can't give up.....we just can't. Thank you so much and it is worth all we have to do for our children, grandchildren and future generations.
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