What Would the World Look Like if We Weren't Free?

Happy Independence Day to all!!! This is one of my favorite holidays, and I find it very funny that they chose to sign it on King George's birthday, which was intentional. But truly I am thankful to be an American and I am thankful to be able to worship Him as He has commanded without fear of the law.

So happy Fourth of July to all and

May this make you think,

Jen

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As I stared at the flickering tongues of flame that burn at the touch, and the delightful displays that come from a flaming firework, I realized just how blessed I am to live here.

I'm an American and proud. I don't agree with the president (in fact 99% of the time I don't. I'd say I don't 100% of the time, but that could be a lie cuz I might have at one point) or the Supreme Court's rulings all the time, but I am grateful to live where I can speak what I want without going to jail for saying something against the rulers. 

Or for the ability to write about God and His wondrous works and His awesome power. Or simply being able to carry a gun or have one in the house. 

I'm thankful that we live in a country where we are able to live freely, and live lives that reflect Him, even if we don't always do this perfectly, but we are free to be imperfect. We are free to be ourselves. 

We can speak out against issues or vote the way we want, and simply choose what to do that day. We are able to live our lives the way that He would want in the greatest country on earth. So next time you go to say that it is not, think of a world without America. Think of a world where we aren't free. And then tell me that this is the worst country or to bag on America, ask yourself, where would this world be if we weren't free?

Let His freedom ring!

"O! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand

Between their loved home and the war's desolation!

Blest with victory and peace, may the heav'n rescued land

Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation.

Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,

And this be our motto: 'In God is our trust.'

And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave

O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!" -Francis Scott Key, Star Spangled Banner