Hello Patriots!
What good can we do in the world today?
I like to start out with that question because it is our actions and not just our beliefs that will change the world. The Silent but Moral Majority knows that the world is getting more corrupt every day but they simply don’t know how or where they can make a difference, let alone a real impact. Well the good news is that a lot of small efforts from the moral majority will have an enormous impact in our families, communities and the world at large. We don’t all need to do everything, but we all need to do something.
What is at stake? Just our Freedom!
Freedom is a fundamental human right and its protection is essential for a healthy society. Without freedom, our ability to think, speak, and act freely would be limited and our potential for growth, innovation, and progress would be drastically hindered. By protecting freedom, we safeguard our rights to develop and express ourselves as individuals, to make choices for our lives, to pursue our passions, and to participate in the political process. We also protect our right to seek equality, justice, and fairness, ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to achieve their goals and reach their highest potential. In short, protecting freedom is key to preserving a secure and prosperous society.
Where do we begin?
We begin with ourselves. This is where we will always have the most influence! Stop and take a few moments to reflect on what you value most. For me Freedom is at the top of my list of values. How do I define Freedom? I define it as having the flexibility to determine how I spend my time, who I spend my time with and where I spend my time. So for me control over my time and personal choices is the ultimate freedom. Anything that infringes on my ability to choose makes me feel oppressed. I certainly don’t need the government or other social institutions telling me what to do, when to do it, or how to do it. God made us free and gave us the intelligence to make our own choices and he holds us accountable for the consequences of those choices. I cringe when bureaucrats try to control me, limit my personal freedom or infringe on my liberties.
I also feel the same way about protecting my loved ones, my property and my neighborhood. Once we are clear on the values we hold, we can be intentional in applying them in our interactions with others.
The Engaged Patriot Manifesto is a reflection of conservative values of personal responsibility and accountability that we can apply in a practical way to guide our daily actions. There are ten declarations in the manifesto.
ENGAGED PATRIOT MANIFESTO
We Shall Protect the Weak and Innocent
We Shall Show Compassion to Others
We Shall Teach Correct Principles
We Shall Strengthen our Families
We Shall Serve in Our Communities
We Shall Rebuild Our Economies
We Shall Fear No Oppressor
We Shall Lead With Integrity
We Shall Honor God
We Shall Leave a Legacy of FREEDOM
Do you think it would it make a difference if we all lived these ten values?
Let me know in the comments if you connect to one or more of them.
I believe that if we implement these declarations we can make a positive impact within our circles of influence and collectively in the world at large. As I said at the start it is our actions and not just our beliefs that will change the world. We can start to expand our reach by beginning at home with our families. This is where we can have an immediate impact for good. Simply sharing our values with our families is a great start and a powerful way to let them know what is important to us. From there we can show by example that we emulate these values in our daily lives. When our children see that we live our values they will know how to follow our lead and emulate them in their own lives. For me this is a top priority if we are to pass on Freedom and the principles of personal responsibility and accountability to the next generation.
In future posts I will cover these declarations in more detail, until then ponder one small thing you can do to make a positive impact today.
Remember it always starts with you!