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The United States may be many things, but we are above all a nation that loves and trusts God. When we are troubled or worried, we come together and ask for God’s mercy and protection.”
“But in the absence of all the facts, as revealed by official sources—you have no right in the ethics of patriotism to deal out unconfirmed reports in such a way as to make people believe they are the gospel truth. The lives of our soldiers and sailors—the whole future of this nation—depend upon the manner in which each and every one of us fulfills his obligation to our country.”
President Roosevelt’s speech to journalists after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
I stopped asking why and started asking what He wanted me to do with the rest of my life. For the longest time, I couldn’t figure it out. But I knew in my heart God saved me that day for a reason, and I told Him I’d try to figure that out if it took me the rest of my life.” Joey leaned his head back on the pillow. “And that’s what I’m going to do.”
Stop asking why. Ask “what now.”
How ironic. The world was at war, but for the first time, theirs was a home filled with peace.
