"The most important one,” answered Jesus, "is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” (Mark 12:29-31)
We are flawed humans, never really giving EVERYTHING. Still, we can start with acknowledging there is only one God. The next step is to pour our energy into making sure every action, thought, dream, and ambition is about helping anyone and everyone we meet. That is how one cares for neighbors. His grace allows these imperfect acts of kindness to be counted as perfect love.
As we reflect His goodness, we become the head. A good leader starts with his family and expands this influence until she can show the world the path to greatness. Americans and America will be at the top, not to lord over everyone, but to be an example of obtaining excellence through service to The Lord.
A wise woman or man will leave an inheritance for future generations. We can leave our children's children a nation that is strong, fruitful, and full of honorable citizens who are proud to be Americans.
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