But Washington adamantly rebuked the very idea and talked them down with a tremendous and humble appeal for freedom.
He was so revered by the men who had faithfully served under him and followed him into battle that they wanted to overthrow Congress and make him their ruler. As one of America’s greatest (if not the greatest) heroes, George Washington miraculously survived his years of military service (and many close calls) to become our first president. The truest miracle of America though, might be George Washington himself. With so many perfectly timed, yet highly unlikely miracles weaved throughout our history and founding, how can we not see God’s hand in the creation of our nation? We can’t look at our own history without seeing that she is a miracle.Ĭonsider how many battles against the British, and their allies, were won, or ambushes avoided, because of a convenient storm or other weather anomaly, at just the right time to save our freedom fighters by allowing them to safely retreat, or to give them some type of advantage towards victory. I love America because we can clearly see the providence of God in the creation of this great nation and in our founding documents. If America is as terrible as so many now claim, why do more people immigrate here than to the entire rest of the world, combined? If America is so terrible, why are people refusing to leave? And why have so many given their very lives to form this country and defend this country?
We must know and understand the effects and influence America has had for good around the world. Many have forgotten this truth and far too many have never been taught it in the first place, because to see it, we must know and understand our own history. Just hearing the question “Why do I love America?” leads me to ask how can we not love this country? America is a city on a hill, a bright light for the rest of the world.
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