Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert (Isaiah 43:18–19).

Fifty years ago a struggling Sly Stallone watched a boxing match; wrote a script (in 3 days!); then made a movie, Rocky, for $1 million that grossed $235 million worldwide, plus made five more with the character! I watched it again to be inspired in this historic moment where we can follow the fighter’s example who’d look back briefly then go forward purposefully.

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This is what God intends for us in this supernatural reset to see restoration of America aligning with the Founders’ vision and values of our Creator. “The Golden Age of America begins right now” is how our President put it in the opening sentence of his inaugural message to America.

Our children and our grandchildren will be rescued from the insidious progressive ideology that brought the decline of America. Imagine if we had just endured an inauguration of President Kamala Harris, a leftist San Francisco radical, who was worse than “no moral code” Biden – our 2nd worst president in U.S. history.

The scripture says: Don’t dwell on (linger) on the past – He’s doing a “new thing!” Learn lessons but “get back in the ring” to embrace the opportunities God’s giving. Satanic forces are not going to exit the arena because their goal is to diminish Christian influence and promote evil.

Miracle Mile

One of the most iconic races in world history was the 1954 competition between England’s Roger Bannister and Australia’s John Landy. Both had broken the 4-minute mile and were pitted against each other with 35,000 watching.  The first issue of “Sports Illustrated” launched with this famous race. With 90 yards to go, Landy was ready for victory, but looked back, lost momentum and Banister burst forward to win 3:58.8 to 3:59.6.

Today in what can be one of the most transformational presidencies since Lincoln and Reagan, it’s not time for regrets but rather giving God glory for what we’ve been rescued from; then pivoting to look forward, pray and engage in sharing truth amidst 2025’s palpable optimism.

“Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,  let’s press on for the goal of the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus, our Lord. All of us who are mature should be like minded” (Philippians 3:14-15).

Looking Back on 15 Catastrophes

We are beginning a turnaround in our nation, so give thanks to God as we put behind us…

• Scandalous cover up of Biden in office mentally impaired.
• The Biden Administration leaving Trump with a “mess” as his policies bring ongoing damage for years. He departs with America culturally, morally, economically, globally and militarily weaker.
• Allowing 15 million unvetted lawbreaking immigrants in with scores of terrorists, child smugglers, sex traffickers and criminals (not just “unfortunate children” as a LGBTQ liberal bishop said attempting to humiliate President Trump).
• Commuting the death sentence of 37 death row murderers plus granting last minute “pre-emptive last-minute pardons” to family and friends.
• Aggressively promoting abortion ’til birth with taxpayer money as “reproductive healthcare.”
• Obscene spending exploded our national debt to record levels (e.g. spending $100 million tax dollars on DEI!).  “If we don’t get this debt under control, the economy is going to collapse!” – Janet Yellen, Treasury Secretary.
• Shamelessly pushing radical trans insanity & LGBTQ agenda in schools/sports/corporations.
• Corruption in our criminal justice system/abuse of authority to suppress free speech & candidates (especially Mr. Trump!).
• Insulting Americans by awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to enemies of America like George Soros devoted to tearing down our values.
• America got weaker/China more aggressive/Putin more destructive with feeble Biden “asleep at the helm.”
• Using “Lawfare” to attack peaceful pro-lifers, parents in schools and soldiers in service.
• Mislabeling Jan. 6 rioting as “insurrection,” yet Trump said, “I know that everyone here will soon be marching over to the Capital to peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard.”
• Thousands rioting in 574 George Floyd riots in 200 cities, taking lives and costing billions, was dismissed as “peaceful protests.”
• Afghanistan exit was an unmitigated disaster (lives lost plus $80 billion of military equipment left to terrorists).
• Biden departed leaving our nation demoralized, divided and deceived.

Offer praise to God that a horrible chapter can be put behind us. We’ve allowed ourselves one last look as we get into the ring and the race resolving not to squander our reprieve. Corruption, propaganda and lies remain as a stench in the nostrils of God and as one young Christian said, “I’m tired, of being lied to!”

Going Forward with Hope and Vision

Goodbye to a Government gone astray! Our appeal to heaven is for God’s grace and guidance as we declare “In God We Trust!” As God-fearing, patriotic, traditional Americans we pledge to pray for our leaders, be engaged courageously as we share the gospel and truth, believing for a third Great Awakening!

Undergirded by our prayers, the Trump team said, “We’re done with the show, we’re closing the curtain, buckle up!” Our newly inaugurated president signed over 100 executive orders, taking action with his experienced and competent Cabinet. One bold and decisive order declares the Federal Government will no longer recognize “trans” men or women.

There is a supernatural shift, changing the mood in America. It’s time for realignment. God has been merciful to us, and there is fresh vision, hope and determination, to purge the poison of militant wokeism, deceptive socialism and DEI: Discrimination, Exclusion and Indoctrination.

Let’s unify and see America great again for the glory of God!

Turnaround Time

We are part of an historical reset and transformational presidency, similar to when it was “morning in America” when Reagan was elected after the disastrous Carter years.

This is no time to retreat but resolve to speak out exposing policies and ideologies harming those ignorant of biblical positions on critical issues. Together we will remain tenacious proclaiming truth via all the vehicles God has given us. We are “Sons of Issachar who understand the times and know what to do” (I Chronicles 12:32).

We will “fight the good fight of faith” not combatively, but “contending for the faith” knowing we have to reach this next generation on their phones. That’s why 16 top Christian leaders did the 30 Bullseye videos FREE and “on demand” to equip us in confidently and courageously addressing today’s “hot button” issues.

Here’s the Deal: God gave us a reprieve. Let’s seize this gift for His glory and as Rocky said, “Go for it!”

Therefore, my beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always abound in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord, your labor is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:58).

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Larry Tomczak is a best-selling author of 10 books, cultural commentator of 50 years, Intercessors for America board member and a public policy advisor with Liberty Counsel. Go to www.larrytomczak.com to watch 30 amazing, free, on demand, brief videos done by some of America’s top leaders to confidently address today’s tough issues. Photo Credit: Isabella Fischer on Unsplash.