Posted on 06/08/2004 7:32:00 AM PDT by Jeff Head
Regarding the growing wait to see the late President Reagan lying in state.
...I am overjoyed to see it. I wish I could be there. I woudl gladly wait 24 hours or more to be honored to see him lying in state. Myself and my family will be there in spirit.
I pray that the masses who desire to see him amaze everyone...that they are so numberless that they cannot be contained. I pray that they will wait as long as necessary and be glad and willing to do so, in California and in DC...white, black, yellow, brown and red.
I pray that it becomes such a phenomena that the press can't hide it, that they are at a complete loss of wors to explain it... that their socialist/liberal programs and voices are in fact left utterly speechless by it!
This is my prayer for this week of mourning and honor for the former President Ronald Reagan and his great all-American legacy...a legacy that will show him to be on of the top tow or three greatest presidents this nation had evr had, or that we have been blessed by God to see in office.
I don;t care what ABC says about his "approval ratings"...when it came time for Americans to go to the polls and participate in the only approval ratings that mattered...when they voted for him...he won by the most overwhelming landslides imaginable.
They can never talk that down...it stands, like his actions, as a marker and pillar to his goodness and impact.
...and the people (the vast majority of them) know it. p>
BTTT!
I wish I could be there.
FYI.
Please consider pinging.
So do I...so do I.
He had the courage to do what was right for our defenses. Sad that we've not had any more like him since....
FYI...my hopes and prayers.
Amen to that...I hope the turnout and the feelings sweep this nation.
I was just watching the lines on TV and then listened to some people that had waited in line for hours and hours in California.
I read we are a 50/50 divided nation. That Bush and Kerry are literally tied in the polls. But when I see things like the outpouring of love for Reagan by the throngs that are willing to wait hours to pay their respects, it just makes me wonder if this country is as divided, politically, as it seems.
I hope millions and millions line up...and that the outpouring is so great that they extend his laying in state.
President Reagan...even in dying...awakens the true feelings of Americans about their nation, their liberty and their values. It makes one weep to think about it.
I pray it translates in the vote accordingly.
I pray that the outpouring is impossible to ignore, and that the message is clear to all...meaning clear to all American citizens who will take that message, which is coming form their heart, and act upon it.
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I haven't heard of or seen anyone acting disrespectful, regardless of how they have dressed.
It further demonstrates the magic, goodness, strength and spirit of Reagan's appeal that so many come, so varied...but all paying the best respect they know how.
...and for those scriptures which bind our prayers to the will of the Father.
The lines and outporuing in Washington DC are going to even be larger...much larger.
May that occurance, and the occurances of this week move people to read more of Reagans words, study his actions and impact...and develop in their own hearts and souls an equal love and commitment (a commitment rooted in positive action) to the liberty of this land and the foundational moral principles upon which it rests...which principles, like the unalienable rights and liberty they undergird, come from the Creator!
"Knowing that intercessory prayer is our mightiest weapon and the supreme call for all Christians today, I pleadingly urge our people everywhere to pray. Believing that prayer is the greatest contribution that our people can make in this critical hour. I humbly urge that we take time to pray-to really pray. Let there be prayer at sunup, at noonday, at sundown, at midnight-all through the day. Let us pray for our children, our youth, our aged, our pastors, our homes. Let us pray for our churches. Let us pray for ourselves, that we may not lose the word 'concern' out of our Christian vocabulary. Let us pray for our nation. Let us pray for those who have never known Jesus Christ and redeeming love, for moral forces everywhere, for our national leaders. Let prayer be our passion. Let prayer be our practice." Robert E. Lee 1864
Despite the ravages of war, and despite the cause of Virginia, the Confederacy and States's Rights that he allied himslef with and fought for...and the loss in that fight...he never lost his compassion, his Christianity, his demeanor, his respect or his virtue and honor.
Ronald Reagan won the fight he waged for America against communism and set big government (in terms of its policy and ideology) back on its heels...I pray we can preserve and hold those victories.
Concur 100%
I haven't been offended by the casual dress. These are common, ordinary Americans like me, many of them taking a day off of work even if they can't really afford to, sitting in their cars in line on the freeway for up to 3 hours, only to then stand outside in the summer heat for 7 or 8 hours. Although a service in a church calls for more formal attire, I think of Reagan in his jeans, boots, and hat out on his ranch, and I think that he would "get" all of the westerners in their regular street clothes. I understand your viewpoint that in our society, we dress up as a sign of respect and this is a time for that. However, the realities of what people are going through to be there and the fact that these are not dignitaries but regular folks makes me think that their clothes are not disrespectful. As so many friends and colleagues of Reagan have said, he would be so touched and honored by this response, jeans and all.
Part of his charm, his virtue, his goodness was that he thought the best of everyone until you gae him a clear reason and cause (like the Soviets did) to think otherwise...then he acted decisively.
"As long as they were well behaved (which they all are) he would welcome them, and be glad they were there.
Part of his charm, his virtue, his goodness was that he thought the best of everyone until you gae him a clear reason and cause (like the Soviets did) to think otherwise...then he acted decisively."
I agree completely. I am so glad that Nancy, Patti, Ron, Michael, and the grandkids are able to see this public proof of just how much the sacrifices they all made for the sake of this country mean to us.
I am sure that they had hoped, that since President Reagan had been out of the public sight for so many years while his illness progressed, that we would have somehow forgotten...or that his brightness had paled. But they are wrong, we haven't forgotten, this country has not forgotten,the principles that he fought for and in so many ways epitomized have not paled...nor will they ever.
I pray that this outpouring will rekindle the "Reagan revolution" and that we will carry on as he would have were he able. After the mourning, the viewing, the celebrating of his life and achievements...that is the best way we can honor him and his legacy.
It truly lets us all know (including the liberals/leftists/socialists/marxists/globalists, to their chagrin) that the silent, moral majority is alive and well in America.
This thread is my prayer regarding the potential impact of that outpouring.
God bless.
I have been praying that the number will overwhelm the authorities until they have to tell the truth about the numbers (which are normally faked entirely on basis of pc).
Right now MSNBC is saying the wait is up to 10 hours and no one is leaving.
I wish they could ask people to go through two or three abreast in order to accommodate as many as possible.
My other prayer is that thousands will line the streets and highways in CA and in the DC Metro region to evidence the respect people have for that God given man.
As Delphinium said and quoted from James 5:16 "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."
FYI..good to see you back around.
Good news.... Heard from a friend in line up at the college:
Freeway is backed up for MILES. It's now a FIVE hour wait to get off the freeway in BOTH directions. Traffic has blocked the 118 Ronald Reagan Freeway, the 23 Vets Memorial Freeway, all surface streets in Moorpark and West Simi, and it's a 10 and a half hour wait to get through the line to get on the bus and 2 hours to get into the library. I talked to a friend at the college and they estimate over 30000+ in line right now. 53 Buses are working around the clock.
Are they moving up the deadline for when people have to be in line to get through? The deadline to be in line was announced at 3:00, and it's only 10:30 in California now. With 3 hour freeway waits, then 10 hour parking lot waits, then a 2 hour wait at the library itself, they may not get to the back of the 3:00 line. They've already extended the viewing time by several hours, but they have to stay on schedule for Washington or risk cutting the time short there. I sincerely hope that everyone out there can go through, but I am also glad that the lines are this overwhelming. What a message from the American people (including the stereotypically liberal denizens of parts of California) are sending--messages about his legacy and messages of love, comfort, and gratitude for the family.
Are you going to DC Friday?
No word on any further extensions. I expect (or am hopeful) that the family may allow more time after the trip to Washington. Bottom line, if you aren't in line right now, you probably aren't going to get in. If Lurch shows up and demands special treatment, he may be lynched.
oh, I forgot... re: "stereotypically liberal denizens of parts of California"... that appears to be abating of late. They may be louder, but we're growing. And Ventura County has always been a republican stronghold.
This is just wonderful to see. They predicted 10000 visitors. Then they bumped it to 25000. They may hit 100,000 before the end of the day. Helicopters all over the place. Cars lined up for as far as the eye can see in any direction. The line, I can't even describe the line. Last night at 12:30AM they were doing the wave because the buses showed up. They are 4/5 abreast and it starts at the security point, snakes past administrative, science, arts buildings back and forth like Disneyland. Then down into the grass and into the back parking lot back and forth down into the bungelows. You get tired just walking to the back of the line. For an area whose people are pretty use to lines with Disneyland, Hollywood Oscars, etc., this is WAY beyond anything I've ever seen.
re: "stereotypically liberal denizens of parts of
California"... that appears to be abating of late.
They may be louder, but we're growing. And Ventura
County has always been a republican stronghold.
I know that parts of California have long been more conservative, and obviously the people of the state have elected Republicans like Reagan for state office. However, in areas like LA and San Francisco, the general expectation is that people are more liberal. If that's changing, then good, if not, then it's up to the rest of California to keep producing and voting for candidates in the tradition of President Reagan.
I've been weeping for days. Can't help it. He made me proud to be an American, proud to be a part of the Reagan Revolution, proud to be a young person just starting out after graduating from college. Lo, all these many years later, I love him all the more. May he live on forever in our hearts and in the spirit of this great nation.
FYI, earlier this morning I uttered this prayer and hope...may it grow exponentially and may millions want to see him in DC!
FYI, earlier this morning I uttered this prayer and hope...may it grow exponentially and may millions want to see him in DC!
I pray millions will get in line and vote with their feet, their honor, their respect, their love and affection.
It is all well deserved.
I have the same hope.
I know the feeling. His memory and the impact has not dimmed...it has aged and grown stronger.
The libs cannnot understand it...their world view is wrong. But this is going to touch hearts and change some world views. I believe God had his hand directly in this.
So do I, Jeff. Good prayer. I'm sure the outpouring of sentiment will awaken many and put them in remembrance of what this country is really all about.
I pray that the masses who desire to see him amaze everyone...that they are so numberless that they cannot be contained. I pray that they will wait as long as necessary and be glad and willing to do so, in California and in DC...white, black, yellow, brown and red.
I spoke it out in agreement with you. May everyone be astounded at the out pouring of love and esteem held for this one great Cowboy of America!
Oh wow!! ... Now that is what I call RESPECT!
I went to El Salvador in '84 [as a private citizen] because of President Reagan! And damned glad that I had the opportunity!
Ping to y'all
In the ONLY polls that mattered, Reagan won by HUGE landslides.
Amen, brother.
Amen...and wait and see...to the chagrin of the media and their lib cohorts, it will only be bigger and stronger in DC.
Thanks for the extra PING!
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