…Let Freedom Ring…
This month, we take the time to look back at our history and celebrate the wonder of this beautiful country called THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Every corner of this land has something spectacular to reveal. In every nook and cranny there is something for everyone, regardless of who they might be. From sea to shining sea, this is America. It is our home…and we love and pray for God’s hand of protection to remain upon it.
Also during this month, we look ahead to those things that are in front of us, realizing that a chain is only as strong as it’s weakest link. We are that chain and know we must continually work at staying strong and committed to the principles our nation was founded upon. We must not swerve or get off course. Focus is more important than ever… we must know where we’re going so we’ll know when we get there.
Freedom didn’t come easily…blood was shed, not once but many times. And for that sacrifice, I for one am grateful. I have in my personal history, family members who gave their lives for what I…we… have today. Traveling through out the world has given me a perspective of how blessed we are and just how important that FREEDOM really is. I know there are issues dividing and separating many of us from one another right now. But there has to be a common denominator that once again causes us to take the hand of the brother or sister standing next to us, reminding us that together we are stronger because we are joined as one. Freedom is worth fighting for…in fact it is worth everything.
God has blessed this country in spite of its increasing disregard for him. God loves this country even when he hears its people say he isn’t real or that other gods are also deserving to be embraced. God is patient…or at least he has been. But God is also sovereign and just. I am certain he will not turn a blind eye forever.
So we must remain those who understand II Chronicles 7:14 cannot be prayed only on special occasions, but rather it must be lived out every day. Freedom cries out for our repentance and lives that will then be lived in love and purity, holiness and truth.
Then and only then do we have the right and yes, the glorious freedom to pray:
“While the storm clouds gather far across the sea,
Let us swear allegiance to a land that’s free,
Let us all be grateful for a land so fair,
As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer.
God Bless America, land that I love.
Stand beside her and guide her,
through the night with the light from above.
From the mountains to the prairies, to the oceans white with foam
God Bless America,
My home sweet home
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God Bless America
My home sweet home!”
(Irving Berlin)