Independence Day!

What a great day to celebrate! Freedom is such an awesome gift that we have been given. In order to have this freedom, there had to be sacrifice. Men and women gave their life to fight for our country. They were willing to do whatever was needed to protect this great land. It is so easy to take this gift for granted. It is all we have ever known. My prayer is that one day our nation will once again be dependent upon Christ. Christ also gave us a gift. He made the ultimate sacrifice for each one of us. We have been set free from sin. Our debt has been paid in full. Wow! How blessed are we? Christ died for our salvation and soldiers fought to set our nation free. We are truly Free Indeed! So what will you do on this great day? Delicious barbecues, water sports, and fireworks. I pray that whatever you do, you are thankful. Be thankful for your family and friends. Be thankful for your church and your job. Be thankful for your freedom. We must all make sacrifices in this life. But just like the Bible says, "Obedience is better than sacrifice. Listen to the voice of God and Obey. Obedience will always bring you one step closer to depending on God.