Today is the birthday of Ronald Reagan!

Today we should all reflect on the anniversary of the birthday of a great and courageous man, the 4oth president of the United States of America, Ronald Reagan and where our country is now.

I remember being asked the question, if you could meet anyone famous, living or dead, who would you want to meet? For me, after Jesus Christ, it would be Ronald Reagan. What an amazing and fascinating man. I was a mere little girl when he was president so naturally, I didn't understand then what I do now, but I do remember watching him on TV and seeing the pride in people's eyes as they listened to him speak. I remember hearing him talk and somehow feeling safe. He had a strong, Godly presence about him. What I would give to have a man like him leading our nation. I can't help but think, what he would say about the immoral man we now have elected as president.

I remember the first time I heard Obama speak. It was about a year before he even announced his run for president. I remember feeling that something was just not right about this man. I couldn't put my finger on it, but I knew I could not trust him and did not believe that he was sincere. There was something eerie about him. Then a year later as he ran for president I began to learn the truth about this man and realized how evil he really was. I know many, many people (people who may have even voted for him) deep down inside sensed that something was just not right, but instead of asking why they just pushed that feeling aside and pretended that Obama is who he says he is and he will make all things right. This election proved that courage is in short supply these days.

Thankfully, Ronald Reagan modeled what true courage was and it changed a nation and an entire world! He proved that one man, led by God and full of faith and courage, could move mountains and tear down walls, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!

Contrary to Obama, Ronald Reagan had integrity as he stood up for truth and righteousness not caring about being liked by everyone. Ronald Reagan said what he meant and meant what he said no matter who was listening. On the other hand, Obama's speeches are full of double talk. While campaigning, Obama would cater his speeches to fit the audience to whom he was speaking to that day.

Ronald Reagan faced evil head on and called it what it was. He hoped for the day when the evil of communism would be no more. Now we have Obama leading us closer and closer into socialism, a big step toward communism. Would Ronald Reagan now even recognize the country he once led?

Ronald Reagan protected the unborn, unlike Obama who is the best friend the abortion industry has ever had. "Abortion is advocated only by persons who have themselves been born."~Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan believed in smaller government, less taxes, and more freedom for the people. He reminded America what it was to believe and dream for a better tomorrow yet to come! He knew that for our nation to be great the government had to get out of the way and let ideas and innovation grow and prosper. "Entrepreneurs and their small enterprises are responsible for almost all the economic growth in the United States" ~Ronald Reagan

What would Ronald Reagan think of all these government bailouts and so-called "stimulus" bills? In the end, these government handouts and interference solve nothing, create more problems and stifle creativity and ingenuity. "Nations crumble from within when the citizenry asks of government those things which the citizenry might better provide for itself" ~Ronald Reagan

The differences between the birthday boy and Obama are innumerable. An underlying theme in Ronald Reagan's life was courage, integrity, and morality. Those are character traits not to be found in Obama. It all boils down to the fact that Ronald Reagan was a true man of God, whereas Obama is a true enemy of God. History has proven that Ronald Reagan was one of the great presidents of all time. One day, history will tell the opposite of Barack Obama, just read the writing on the wall. "To sit back hoping that someday, someway, someone will make things right is to go on feeding the crocodile, hoping he will eat you last--but eat you he will."~Ronald Reagan

As I watch Obama bow down to Islam, support the murder of babies worldwide and defile the sanctity of marriage, encourage the dependence of the people on the government, looking to silence those who speak out against him, being blase about terrorist threats, closing down a prison that holds American murderers, reward corporate irresponsibility, etc., etc., I see the the slow destruction of this great nation. I am then reminded of the words of Ronald Reagan when he said:

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free."

Ronald Reagan, (February 6, 1911 - June 5, 2004)

40th president of the United States of America

So where do we go from here? In the words of Ronald Reagan, "They say the world has become too complex for simple answers. They are wrong. There are no easy answers, but there are simple answers. We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right."

May God show mercy on our nation and help us all. May he help us all realize that unless we soften our hearts to him and follow him we will lose our very lives. "For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it." Matthew 16:25 May we all have the courage, even in the face of great opposition, to stand up and speak out for truth and righteousness and care more about offending God than about offending man. Amen.
May God Bless you always, Marisela Gutierrez