Allen West Breaks His
Silence About a Presidential Run
Allen B. West (Lieutenant Colonel, Retired) offered some reflections today on
his life’s journey, which really narrows in on two exciting things.
The first is that he is man of honor and
integrity, who boldly proclaims great love for God and country. I am proud to
call him ‘my fellow American.’
The second thing is that he hints we may have
the opportunity (Lord willing) to call him “Mr.President.”
Today, on his website, Allen West offered some
thoughts on his journey entitled “The Doors of Life.”
Read it and weep (tears of joy, mind you.)
“Reflecting upon the closure of one door, as God
opened a greater one (one of which I just drove my motorcycle through), I want
to share with you that we should not run away from trials, travails, and
tribulations. We should count them all joy as we are being perfected for a
greater purpose. A diamond is but a rock until it undergoes intense pressure
and heat. Steel is purified by intense heat. We cannot seek to live a life
where our goal is to go from one oasis to another. Sometimes we have to cross a
desert in order to develop inner strength.
Many are asking me to consider a huge
undertaking. If God had not placed a challenge before me and closed one door,
perhaps a new mission would not be possible. Here I am, traveling along the
same path I took in December 2003. I am traveling with my “Band of Brothers”
and meeting my beloved countrymen and women along the way, sharing my
perspectives as well.
A new door has opened and faithfully I walked
through it. This morning a couple of our Motor Marshalls, former NC Highway
Patrolmen, expressed their delight in my publicly sharing my faith. I told them
I have no choice. I ain’t perfect, but I do know that God guides my steps and
protects my family.
We did not stop to rest back in December 2003,
but today I had the opportunity to reflect upon those doors that have opened
for me. Where will this journey lead me? Only God knows. What a journey it has
been so far!
Why do I remain so committed amidst all the
hateful speech and attacks aimed at me? Simple. “‘No weapon forged against you
will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the
heritage of the servants of the LORD, and this is their vindication from me,’
declares the LORD” (Isaiah 54:17 NIV). So I press on and thank God for this
moment to reflect upon the doors of life.
Day 6 tomorrow: into Louisiana
And to all of you who have asked me that one
question, well, I will consider and be in prayer about it, and chat with
Angela.
Read more: http://allenbwest.com/
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