Real Freedom On The 4th of July!

July 4th, 2008
Happy 4th of July! What blessings God has given us in our dear country. We are free to vote, school our children how we choose, read what we want, travel, and live the lives we choose. No one tells us where we must live, or what we must do for a living. We can choose our own church, doctor, and laws!! I love America!!

Jesus gave us the ultimate freedom. He freed us from death from sin, and he also freed us from living under the Law of the Old testament. We have two laws left: to love God and to love each other. If we follow those two, nothing else is needed.

Some people would like to bring us back under the old laws. They want to tell us how to dress, how to worship, what songs we can sing, what movies we can view, and they want to draw lines of who it is suitable to love. God has not given anyone the authority to make those kinds of laws. Again we have two laws: To love God and to love each other.

This day as you celebrate this lovely country, remember those who died so you may live free. Jesus died so we can be truly free. Our brave servicemen have died so we can live out that freedom here in America. Remember that sacrifice this day.

This year is an election year. You live in a country that gives you the chance to vote. Do not waste that, or take it lightly. When you vote, please remember what this country is about. Many have died to give you the chance to live free. Make sure your vote allows that freedom to stand. Look long and hard at the people you vote for. You are giving them your voice. Vote not just for your personal choices but for freedom for everyone who lives here. Your personal preferances should not be law. Our laws are to protect each other from harm, and to ensure our basic freedom. Before you vote to stop any particular group from having the freedom to live as they choose- not hurting anyone- think long and hard. Who do you want telling you how to live your day to day life? Be sure you are following God’s law to love your neighbor as you vote.

Enjoy the day! May the fireworks in the sky match the brightness of your heart. Blessing to everyone this beautiful day! Hugs, Barbara