As many of us learned in school, July 4th is the National holiday celebrating America’s independence from Great Britain as documented in the Declaration of Independence largely written by Thomas Jefferson. Every American, no matter their creed or color, is a free citizen of the United States of America, no longer under the dominance of another country!
The most common symbols of our freedom are the American flag and the National Anthem, The Star Spangled Banner!
There is a movement in our educational system today to minimize an historic event that should unite every American with one purpose: maintaining freedom for all. Why would anyone want to rewrite our history? The only answer I can think of is to divide us and destroy our once great country to attain power and dominance over us. The very thing we fought against in 1776!
It’s up to every parent, grandparent, mentor, pastor, and ministry leader who loves our country and the next generation to teach our children and grandchildren the significance of the 4th of July. Fly your flags high and proudly. Talk about the freedoms we enjoy as Americans and why they’re important and fragile.
My husband, Dave, was just in a VA Hospital for five days after knee replacement surgery and then a VA rehab center for eight days. Surrounded by hospital staff who had served in the military and all the veteran patients and outpatients, you’re somberly impressed with the number of men and women who have given a portion of their life to ensure that you and I enjoy the American way of life.
It seems that we are currently in another kind of battle for the survival of our country and the Constitution that has guided just and fair decisions and laws. Beware of anyone who trashes our country, while at the same time enjoying the freedoms no other country affords.
As patriotic Christians, we do our best to keep God at the center of our country! We don’t worship America; we worship our God who was in the hearts of our founders as they wrote the documents to guide our country. They probably faced great opposition, but aren’t we glad they read their Bibles and knew how God wanted people to live together peacefully.
Every time you see a system crumbling, it’s because ungodly people try to remove the Cornerstone, Jesus Christ. Our job is to not let that happen on our watch. A big order you say? Well God never said that being His follower would be easy or cushy.
We remember, and help others remember, that the ultimate spiritual freedom that can never be taken away from a believer is founded in Christ and Christ alone! Our identity first and foremost is as a follower of Jesus Christ!
But whenever someone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. 17 For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image. 2 Cor. 3:16-18 NLT
Have a blessed celebration of the birth of our country and your own rebirth in Christ!
About His Work with you,
Janet
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