The quote today is from Thomas Paine. Historic figure, orator and patriot from the times of the American Revolution. Speaking of the injustices of the British government, speaking of the times he wrote a most inspirational pamphlet, Common Sense, which was instrumental in it’s inspiration for the colonists to rebel.

Please remember that these are not my deep thoughts that follow, these are from the great minds of history and I simply set these before you to consider. Because under very different circumstances, Thomas Paine wrote,

“These are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it NOW, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.”

Yes he was speaking of the Revolution and honest to goodness soldiers as opposed to those who speak rebellion when the sun shines but falters from purpose when the times get difficult.

The times are difficult now my friends and we must not shrink from the task before us. We all have a part. Whether a doctor or nurse or health care worker or janitor or truck driver, delivery person or whether you are just asked to do your part and stay home and social distance, watch Netflix and wash your hands or…OH and one more thing…take the stairs. Avoid elevators like they are the germ tubes that they really are.

We will get through this, together. It is trying. It is not easy breaking our daily habits and being stuck, even with those we love, not that we don’t love them but our patterns are broken. We grow short-tempered. Say you’re sorry. You must be patient and tolerant and strong and you must persevere and do not doubt that we will get through this. and…pray that fear does not rise in you or the land. For we are in God’s hands. For He holds the future, Jeremiah 29:11. Fear not fellow patriot. Fear not fellow Believer!