Spiritual Sundays ~ Bless our Nation

Like so many Americans, my hubby and I ate dessert in front of the T.V. while watching Glen Beck earlier this week. Beck made a good point on that particular program about the values his parents passed down to him. I thought about it. My parents passed down values to our family that, I feel, made us better Americans. Like Glen, I had a dad who began his day in prayer on his knees. You had to get up very, very early to see him in this posture at the kitchen table, but he was never ashamed to humble himself and pray to God. My mom taught me to never take my religious freedom for granted. She modeled her faith by involvement in church, our schools, our town and in our neighborhood.

I saw hard work principles in my husband’s parents. My mother-in-law was frail in health, but she always prepared a homemade meal for her family spending hours in the kitchen. She was grateful for my father-in-law who worked hard at his job and never missed a day even on heavy snow days.

I wonder how you would answer? What values did your parents pass down to you that makes you a good American?

I asked my husband what he thought we passed down to our children. I agree with his answer: “commitment.”

I look forward to hearing from you and reading your comments.

Special thanks to Ginger and to Charlotte, hostesses of Spiritual Sundays, and also to all the inspirational writers there. Each weekend you bring refreshment and encouragement in the faith!