As the Fourth of July approaches, I hope you will take time and reflect why this day is so important. Think about all the men and women who have lost their lives so that we may have our freedom. Think about the men and women who sacrifice their personal time, time away from family, and those who daily risk their lives so that we may have freedom. It’s not a blessing to take lightly.
I’d like you to take it one step further and think about your own freedom spiritually. Are you free from sin? Do you celebrate God’s free gift of salvation? I can’t think of a better example of what it means to really be free than having that of God’s salvation and grace.
I’m so thankful that Amercia’s founding fathers placed their belief and faith in God. John Adams wrote this to his wife: “The second day of July, 1776, [his estimate was off two days] will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.”
Let us give thanks and praise to our Lord as we celebrate this Independence Day together.
Blessings and Peace,
Cindy
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