FREEDOM is one of the most prized human ideals, and as
Americans, we are blessed to live in a nation where we enjoy unparalleled
freedoms. Throughout the great history of this country we know that people
have fought and given their lives to be liberated and to remain free of the
shackles that many in our world experience daily.
The rights and privileges we enjoy today have come at an awesome price
that we should remember always. As we celebrate the 232nd anniversary of
our founding fathers signing the Declaration of Independence, we should be
challenged to know and understand the history of this great country, to be
wise and watchful of what is happening in our society and as we make
choices may we not just lean on our own understanding but to prayerfully
seek guidance and direction from above.
Here are some reflections that may be of interest to you as you think about
July 4th, 2008:
George Washington, our first President, said this, “It is impossible rightly to
govern the world without God and the Bible.”
Andrew Jackson said, “The Bible is the rock on which our republic rests.”
William McKinley, former President, said, “The more profoundly we study this
wonderful Book and the more closely we observe its divine percepts, the
better citizens we will become and the higher will be the destiny of our
nation.”
Rosa Parks said, “The church was and is the foundation of our community,
It’s our strength and our refuge and our haven.”
In the book of 2nd Chronicles 7:14 it says, “If my people, who are called by
my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from
their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and
will heal their land.”
What do these reflections have to do with the celebration of July 4, 2008?
Simply this; there are certain principles that mankind has been given to live
by. When we deviate from those principles we are off track and sometimes
are derailed. We just need to have each American adopt right principles to
live by and be loyal and dedicated to those principles. We can start with
ourselves knowing that one person can make a difference.
So let us embrace the freedom we have been given and be thankful that by
the grace of God we are living in America, the land of the free and home of
the brave.
May you and your family have a safe, enjoyable and wonderful July 4th
holiday.
Ben
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