This year we'll be celebrating Independence Day with family, good grilling and the annual neighborhood fireworks. Of course we'll also be making special memories as Bennett gets his first introduction to the spectacular friendly competition. That's assuming Mr. Sandman doesn't get him first.
I found myself reflecting this morning on how blessed we are to live in the greatest country on earth. A country where, even though things go amuck regularly and other people (aka people we - or 'they' - put in office) make stupid decisions on our behalf, we at least have the freedom to voice an opinion about it - both verbally and/or through social media. A small freedom that we take for granted, yet so many people in the world long for on a daily basis. A freedom that could mean possible death for others.
Much like our freedom to worship. Another one we often take for granted.
I was caught off guard with the thought of this freedom this morning. As I drove to work on auto-pilot (up since 4:00) I had WAY-FM cranked up pretty loud. Like most mornings my mind was elsewhere when one of those songs came on. You know, one of those that just reach right out there and grab you? The kind that make you reach over and turn the volume up even more? Because in America we can do that. We have full freedom to do that. Also to gather, to worship and to pray at will. We don't have to hide or fear the consequences of doing so. Another personal freedom that so many people long for and are denied throughout this world. The full freedom to sing, to praise and to worship God - silently - or at the top of our lungs.
I proudly admit that I enjoyed that freedom pretty loudly this morning. :)
I hope as you celebrate Independence Day, whether it be with family, friends, good food, firework displays or on the couch with a movie marathon, that you spend a little time loudly enjoying and thanking God for the freedom that you have to do so. Make a mental note of the bounty of blessings that he has blessed you with.
May God continue to bless America . . .
Later ;)
Shelia
"When couples love God first they love each other better."
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