It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
- Galatians 5:1 (NIV)
Today America celebrates its 247th birthday!
After the thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England, the founding fathers signed this declaration on July 4, 1776.
Fun facts:
The stars and stripes on the American flag represent the 50 states and original 13 colonies, respectively.
The story of the red, white and blue is that the colors represent purity and innocence (white), hardiness and valor (red), and vigilance, perseverance and justice (blue).
July 4th is a great celebration of freedom in the United States, a celebration of the freedom from British rule, tyranny and taxes, a freedom that was given to us in order to live responsibly.
I would be remiss if I did not point out here that freedom is not free – thank you to all Veterans for fighting for our great country.
Thank you to Jesus, for setting us free from sin.
We have been set free to serve God and share in His grace eternally, and we need to make certain that we do not use our “freedom” as an excuse to do anything that we want – that is not what it is about!
The freedom that Christ gives is best expressed when we serve each other humbly in love.
So celebrate with fireworks and picnics, but also celebrate by finding ways to serve others well, which is true freedom being expressed.
One more thing - a song.
In 1984 Lee Greenwood released "God Bless The U.S.A., it still brings tears to my eyes.
If tomorrow all the things were gone
I worked for all my life
And I had to start again
With just my children and my wife
I thank my lucky stars
To be living here today
'Cause the flag still stands for freedom
And they can't take that away
And I'm proud to be an American
Where at least I know I'm free
And I won't forget the men who died
Who gave that right to me
And I'd gladly stand up next to you
And defend Her still today
'Cause there ain't no doubt
I love this land
God Bless the U.S.A.
From the lakes of Minnesota
To the hills of Tennessee
Across the plains of Texas
From sea to shining sea
From Detroit down to Houston
And New York to L.A.
Where's pride in every American heart
And it's time we stand and say
That I'm proud to be an American
Where at least I know I'm free
And I won't forget the men who died
Who gave that right to me
And I'd gladly stand up next to you
And defend Her still today
'Cause there ain't no doubt
I love this land
God Bless the U.S.A.
Happy 4th of July!
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