July 4 – Independence Day

I thought it was all about fireworks. What does Independence Day have to do with that? Oh, I thought that was a movie title.

The Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, Christmas presents and fireworks are all things that divert our minds from what each day is all about.

I was reminded to read the Declaration of Independence (read it yourself here) in preparation of our July 4th celebration. Wow, the words came alive as I pondered the present government. For many people reading it, their minds would jump ahead to the thought of revolution and overthrowing the government. I thought how premature such thoughts would be. Most of us are hardly involved in making our government better by doing such a simple thing as voting.

Read the Declaration, ponder the present governmental injustices and commit to political involvement. If each of us would simply vote in accord with our beliefs there would be a radical change in the course of our country.

As you watch fireworks this weekend remember what those explosions symbolize. Get involved in changing our government for the better and pray that God will again shine His grace on this wonderful country.

Philip