Dear Lord,
There is no greater feeling of liberation than to experience
this freedom from sin and death that you have provided for me through Jesus
Christ. Today my heart and my soul are free to praise you. For this I am very
thankful.
On this Independence Day I am reminded of all those who have
sacrificed for my freedom, following the example of your Son, Jesus Christ. Let
me not take my freedom, both physical and spiritual, for granted. May I always
remember that my freedom was purchases with a very high price. My freedom cost
others their very lives.
Lord, today, bless those who have served and continue to
give their lives for my freedom. With favor and bounty meet their needs and
watch over their families.
Help me to live my life in a way that glorifies you, Lord.
Give me the strength to be a blessing in someone else's life today, and grant
me the opportunity to lead others into the freedom that can be found in knowing
Christ.
Amen
Mary Fairchild has worked full time in Christian ministry since 1988
serving in several capacities, including Missionary, Assistant to the
Pastoral Staff, Administrative Assistant and Office Manager for a large
church.
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by Jacquelyn Horne
6/30/2007 /
As I ponder the path that America takes,
I know that it's crucial the choices she makes.
The voices of power that lead her astray
Can merely impede if she follows God's way.
She once was a beacon upon a high hill
That led all the nations to God and His will.
But lately she tolerates the enemy's wiles,
And swiftly she's walking some perilous miles.
It appears that the enemy has lulled her to sleep,
And, while she is napping, he's stealing her sheep.
Oh, God, our great sovereign, so temperate and wise,
Assist grand America; awaken her eyes.
Please, help her to change by starting with me.
My cry must be heard, so the Land of the Free,
Will stand in the wake of discouragement's storm,
And safeguard her masses from the enemy's harm.
But, I am so small in a country so vast.
I'm just a poor pilgrim without gain or class.
I cannot do more than hope, care and pray.
Still, I can lead others to follow this way.
And, maybe, America's masses will see,
The way that I travel is how it should be.
Perhaps through my witness of God's Holy way,
The path of the wandering heart I will sway.
Oh, God, be my leader in all that I do,
And help me remember I'm following you.
Choosing 'tween pathways of narrow or wide,
Let me wholly depend on my Heavenly Guide.
And, if I believe, witness, worship and pray,
Perhaps my America will listen some day,
To the voice of the Shepherd, who knows what is best,
And, again, we can shout America's blessed!
Jacquelyn Horne is a former newspaper reporter who has won various
awards including two Delaware School Bell awards. She has poems and
articles published in magazines and Christian publications. She moved
from Delaware to central Georgia 13 years ago.
Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com-CHRISTIAN WRITERS
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