Happy Independence Day, America.
Today we celebrate the United States of America’ s birthday. From the desire for freedom sprang this beautiful nation. We have a rich and amazing history, and while we’ve hit some bumpy spots along the way, the nation has never yet forgotten the One who is the ultimate foundation, and may we never do so.
My maternal great-grandfather and paternal grandfather fought in WWII. Various other relatives have also sacrificed much to serve this great nation. My great-great-grandparents arrived from Sweden in search of a better life. I’m a mutt, you could say: Swedish, German, English, a touch of Scotch-Irish, and potentially the merest drip of Choctaw Indian. America is not called “The Melting Pot” for nothing. This land is home to the descendants of immigrants who sought a better life, who valued freedom over staying in their motherland, who wanted a fresh start. God has richly blessed America. From the Pilgrims onward, this land has become the beacon of freedom.
“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our Sacred honor.”
The Founding Fathers gave everything to see the thirteen colonies achieve freedom and liberty. May we recapture their patriotism and do the same
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Love this post originally found on Madi’s Musings. Have a blessed and safe Fourth of July!
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Awesome post, Madi! Fourth of July is a joyful time. I love my country and I believe God’s hand is indeed upon it! 🙌
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I love Independence Day, too! More flags seem to emerge, and our town is so pretty, all decked up in red, white, and blue.
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