Freedom's Price is Steep

If only we only took timeto humbly and kindly loveIf only we lived as if we believedThat what God/love gives is enough *** Until we change our ways to God's ways, war will not change its ways *** I have shared these excerpts from Peter Marshall's SermonThe American Dream, a few times beforeBut truth is timeless! The phrase below could just as well be read 'we in Canada' 😥🙏 Freedom’s price is steep where after-effects run deep; their loss, our gainFreedom is never free, but a hard-fought and blood-wrought cross of painLove, the greatest command never fails; but kingdoms rise and fallWhen leaders turn away and disobey God who is Lord of all The Author and Authority of love is long-suff’ring and kindWithout Him we are a pathetic case of blind leading the blind Until we love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, strength and mindFreedom will fail. Travail of war will scream, blood red, dread’s streams unwinda darkness that does not comprehendThe love of He who sets us free; whose death purchased life without end If only we would take to heart the wage of disobedienceAnd would fear God, and love His Word, not treat Him with indifferenceFor ‘ One whose kingdom will never ceaseHis Name, Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God, the Prince of Peace Freedom’s price is steep where after-effects run deep; His loss, our gainFreedom is never free; His cost, a love-wrought, blood-bought cross of painLove, the greatest command never fails; great nations rise and fallAnd will until all fear and believe in He who is Lord of all © Janet Martin Isa. 9:6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. More timeless truth from Jeremiah Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom.  But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic.  For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there. But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. James 3:13-18