The days in which we live are challenging ones for our nation. Our people are deeply divided on a number of key issues. Leadership seems stuck and ineffective. People take to the streets daily to voice their views. News broadcasts might need to begin with a warning that watching may damage your emotional health.
But, despite these sizable challenges, as we approach our nation’s birthday, the day when we celebrate the founding of our country and the multitude of blessings we enjoy as its citizens, all we need to do to remember the greatness of our nation is to look at the traffic flow. Literally millions of the world’s people dream of an opportunity to live in the United States of America and work tirelessly to come here. The traffic is pretty heavy in the inbound lanes. And while all of us feel heartache for our nation for one reason or another, I don’t think many people are looking for a way out. The traffic in the outgoing lane is very light, indeed.
So, love your country enough to hurt for its problems, even to weep over them. But don’t forget that you and I are in the place where most of God’s children long to be. Take note of the traffic and give thanks for your nation.