Independence Day
Tomorrow is the 4th of July – a day celebrating the birth of our country.
The Declaration of Independence ends with the signers saying they “mutually pledge to each other their lives, fortunes and sacred honor.” I am awed by the boldness of these men – risking everything they had for an ideal with no reason to expect victory or to anticipate what would happen afterwards.
These men were the leaders of their generation with secure wealth and comfort. I wonder what must have been going on in their minds, and can’t fathom the risks, resolve and confidence they felt. I celebrate Independence Day like many others – I have a barbeque, watch fireworks, wear a tee shirt with an American Flag, hang a flag in front of my house and feel especially proud to be an American. I also read the Declaration of Independence. It is a masterpiece of expression and clarity and the birth certificate of the United States.
Freedom is a cherished blessing and we must remember and be grateful to those before us that sacrificed, and those that are continuing to sacrifice, so we could enjoy our liberties. We are eternally in their debt. God Bless Them! God Bless America!
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