On this 4th of July (2023), FGGAM speaks God’s blessing over our nation and its people. The “great experiment” is not perfect, but there seems to be no better manner of civil government in which its people remain free to worship and free to live!
I’m reminded of President Ronald Reagan’s speech at a prayer breakfast in Dallas, Texas on August 23, 1984:
If you would like to read a well-organized and quick refresher on all things about Independence Day, Military.com has a fabulous summary which may be read HERE.
My brothers and sisters, enjoy this day and be safe as we remember the sacrifices our founding fathers made when signing the Declaration of Independence – including great risk to themselves and their families.
We are thankful to the Lord for an understanding of what freedom means, and the true freedom that is only found in Christ Jesus!
2 Corinthians 3:17 (ESV)
“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”
Peter 2:16 (NLT)
“For you are free, yet you are God’s slaves, so don’t use your freedom as an excuse to do evil.”
Praise Jesus forevermore!
