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Self-Made Man? Jul 11 2010
"A truthful witness gives honest testimony, but a false witness tells lies." - Psalm 147:11
There is no such thing as a self-made man. It's an American myth. The fact is we are all indebted to someone.
Think about it. Most of you were born in America. Did you have any part in that decision? Did you write the Constitution that guarantees you freedom to live and work where you choose? Did you have anything to do with our nation's abundant natural resources?
What about the people that helped you along the way: a relative, a teacher, a coach, a friend, or a mentor. The fact is no one can really call himself or herself self-made. We are all indebted to someone.
I urge you to take a few moments to say thanks to someone who has encouraged you along the way through a phone call, a note, or a visit. When you do, don't forget your Maker who has allowed you to be a part of this land we call America, the land of the free and the land of opportunity. God has blessed us through our land, and for that, we can be forever grateful.
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Yes, report it NevermindWonderful idea. I just did that and the person I thanked was as blessed by it as I was.
In another way I could make a case that we are all "self made", and that the product ain't all that pretty. It's only when we turn to the "potter" that we start making progress.
Have a blessed Lord's Day.
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Yes, report it NevermindI like that analogy, Grant.
I'm sure glad that God is in control. We can truly make a mess of things when we think we can do it on our own.
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Yes, report it NevermindAmerica is the greatest country in the world yet for some reason, it has all been turned around by left wing liberals who think we should apologize to the rest of the world for taking the leadership role this world so desperately needs. American's are proud yet are very kind people that do genuinely care about others in all of the world. God Bless this great country. Amen