I implore you, please remember who you are. You are a representative of the United States of America, a country that was built on principles of integrity, honor and protecting human rights. As our leader, when others interact with you, they must be reminded of these principles, as it reminds them of the greatness and goodness of this country.
Of course you must represent strength, as this characteristic gives confidence to both Americans and the world, however you must continue to show your strength by showing humility. Humility means that you are teachable, that you listen, that you are willing to admit when you have been mistaken. When someone says, "I was wrong" or "I'm sorry" or "I spoke too soon," that is someone who others can trust, because they know that this person is not above being wrong, which means their desire to be honest, outweighs their concern with being weak and human, which we all are. There is nothing that shows greater strength, than someone who can admit their follies.
To be honorable, means to be true to the principles of goodness, fairness, kindness, forgiveness, and honesty. As Americans, we want so desperately, and need so fervently, for our President to be someone that we can all point to with admiration and gratitude for their goodness, so that our children will know that the goodness of this country, is based on the goodness of its people. Yes, of course even the President cannot be perfect, but he can be perfect in trying his very best to be honorable in all things, in all places--with his speech and with his actions. Surely, we deserve this kind of President. Surely this country deserves nothing less.
America was defined from it's beginning as a country striving to understand and protect the rights of all human beings. The rights that both you, Mr President, and I have to pursue happiness, worship according to the dictates of our own hearts, and determine our own course and future, must be protected at any cost. Unless you and I believe with our whole heart that every human being deserves these rights, than we cannot govern and protect this country and its principles in an honorable way.
Mr President, please please be more kind. Please please be more considerate. Please please show more restraint. Please please spend some time on your knees every day, seeking the wisdom of God as you make your decisions. You do not have all the answers, but he does. We need divine guidance to govern this country successfully. This guidance and counsel is available to anyone, who is willing to seek it and obey it.
What will it take? What will have to happen to help you to understand, the mantle in which you bear, is the mantle of a people desperate for a righteous leader?
Very best,
Monica Irvine
American--wanting to be proud
