Francis Scott Key describes America as “the land of the free and the home of the brave”.
July 4th is a day set aside each year to celebrate our nation’s birth. July 4th is a time to celebrate America’s independence. July 4th is a time to be reminded of the fact that freedom came with a price. Many people fought and died for the freedoms we now experience.
July 4th is also a good time to be reminded that genuine freedom comes from God, not from government.
For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. (2 Corinthians 3:17 NLT)
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. -Excerpt from the Declaration of Independence
“It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor” -President George Washington
“I believe with all my heart that standing up for America means standing up for the God who has so blessed our land. We need God’s help to guide our nation through stormy seas. But we can’t expect Him to protect America in a crisis if we just leave Him over on the shelf in our day-to-day living.” -Ronald Reagan
So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free. (John 8:36 NLT)
31 Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. 32 And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:31-32 NLT)
Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD … (Psalm 33:12 ESV)
Enjoy your Independence Day Holiday.
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