As I look out my window, I see a neighborhood of houses, trees, plants, rocks and grass. Towering over all is a mountain with storm clouds just above it in the distant horizon. I can hear people laughing and birds chirping. And all of this is just a small speck of this great land we call the United States of America.
Last year, I had the opportunity to travel around part of the United States and witnessed so many different landscapes. A person could travel from a hot, dry desert into a forest filled with trees reaching hundreds of feet in the air. The next mile could leave you in the middle of the country or riding along side rolling hills. Just the land is spectacular. Then add the animals spotted along the way, old and new buildings, skyscrapers and memorials. I don’t believe there has been a land so blessed by God since the early days of the Israelites.
Earlier today I watch my television as the space shuttle Discovery took off into space, astronauts viewing what few humans will ever see. The world, our country, in full view. A perfect launch from our perspective. The news reported that the shuttle was traveling over five miles every second. Kind of makes the race car drivers seem slow!
In the afternoon, reports starting pouring in that North Korea had launched over five missiles to test them for reasons I don’t even want to think about. It would be a scary story except that our military is fully prepared for any strike against us. We have the best and largest volunteer military in the world. Many have lost their lives defending the lives of others and our nation.
America has fought good fights. We fought for freedom and independence in the late 1700s allowing each person to have the freedom of religion and speech we cherish today. In the 1800s we fought each other family against family to free the slaves and to unite us once again. In the 1900s we fought Germany to overthrow an evil man and his army and to protect the world against his invasion. We fought against Vietnam and Iraq to ensure safety for those in other lands. In the 21st century, we took on the Taliban and terrorist organizations. We fought against Saddam and his troops to free the thousands of persecuted and tortured and to spread the idea of freedom we hold so strongly.
Tonight, many families will gather outside to enjoy the bright sights and loud explosions of fireworks. Not just a great show after dark, but a symbol and reminder of what we have been through. A fun way to gather Americans together as a united front to show the world that we love our freedom, we love our independence, we love the United States.
Americans have a lot to be thankful for. God has blessed us in so many ways. As Christians, let’s remember to thank Him for allowing us the privilege of living in this country and for the price Christ paid to purchase our freedom from the bondage of sin. Our lives are great below and our inheritance awaits us in heaven. Glory, glory, hallelujah…His truth is marching on!
In His Grip!
Last year, I had the opportunity to travel around part of the United States and witnessed so many different landscapes. A person could travel from a hot, dry desert into a forest filled with trees reaching hundreds of feet in the air. The next mile could leave you in the middle of the country or riding along side rolling hills. Just the land is spectacular. Then add the animals spotted along the way, old and new buildings, skyscrapers and memorials. I don’t believe there has been a land so blessed by God since the early days of the Israelites.
Earlier today I watch my television as the space shuttle Discovery took off into space, astronauts viewing what few humans will ever see. The world, our country, in full view. A perfect launch from our perspective. The news reported that the shuttle was traveling over five miles every second. Kind of makes the race car drivers seem slow!
In the afternoon, reports starting pouring in that North Korea had launched over five missiles to test them for reasons I don’t even want to think about. It would be a scary story except that our military is fully prepared for any strike against us. We have the best and largest volunteer military in the world. Many have lost their lives defending the lives of others and our nation.
America has fought good fights. We fought for freedom and independence in the late 1700s allowing each person to have the freedom of religion and speech we cherish today. In the 1800s we fought each other family against family to free the slaves and to unite us once again. In the 1900s we fought Germany to overthrow an evil man and his army and to protect the world against his invasion. We fought against Vietnam and Iraq to ensure safety for those in other lands. In the 21st century, we took on the Taliban and terrorist organizations. We fought against Saddam and his troops to free the thousands of persecuted and tortured and to spread the idea of freedom we hold so strongly.
Tonight, many families will gather outside to enjoy the bright sights and loud explosions of fireworks. Not just a great show after dark, but a symbol and reminder of what we have been through. A fun way to gather Americans together as a united front to show the world that we love our freedom, we love our independence, we love the United States.
Americans have a lot to be thankful for. God has blessed us in so many ways. As Christians, let’s remember to thank Him for allowing us the privilege of living in this country and for the price Christ paid to purchase our freedom from the bondage of sin. Our lives are great below and our inheritance awaits us in heaven. Glory, glory, hallelujah…His truth is marching on!
In His Grip!
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