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JULY 4
BLESSED IS THE NATION

Scripture:  Psalm 33: 12 “Blessed is the nation whose God is the lord. the people whom he has chosen for his own inheritance.”

     I was thinking today as we reflect upon the independence of this nation, of what it is that makes America so great. Could it be the  freedoms that we enjoy? The freedom of speech, to be able to let people know our opinion.  The freedom of religion, to be able to choose who or what you will worship.  Thank God for the freedoms we have been afforded in this country and the sacrifices made for us to enjoy these great freedoms, but I believe America’s greatness is more than that!  
    Could it be the opportunities that this country provides?  The ability to work, to raise a family, to buy a house, to run a business, to own a car.  The ability to earn money, to pay our way, to rise to the next level in our efforts, to enjoy the independence of even being our own boss.  All these things America provides are “great” things, but I believe America’s greatness comes from a different source.
    I believe that the thing that has made America great is that America has a great God! Our forefathers came to this country many years ago searching for God and a place where they could worship Him freely.  Our heritage is all about God.  Finding Him and placing Him in His rightful place.  Worshipping Him and loving Him and serving Him day by day.  I believe that for us as Christians, as long as we seek Him and place Him in the number one spot in our lives that God will continue to bless us and make us great!  If we have a great God, and we do, then we can do great things for Him.  He will give us the ability to do what we should do to live right, to love right, to listen right and to stay right in our lives.