Independence Day – Remembering Our Heritage
Independence Day is such a special and important day in America’s history. 241 years ago, God-fearing men signed a document declaring men capable of self-government. What a responsible and remarkable milestone!
Thomas Jefferson was the author of the Declaration of Independence. It is a monumental document and he did an exceptional job! Can you even imagine being given the responsibility of writing a document that a nation would be built on? A document that would go on to become one of the best known documents in the world, memorized (either in part or whole) by millions!
“The thing that separates the American Christian from every other person on earth is the fact that he would rather die on his feet, than live on his knees!” – George Washington
Our founding fathers must have felt like they were reinventing the wheel – coming to a new land, starting a new form of government. God must have put such a vision in their hearts! Their courage and determination was remarkable! What an enormous task! Because of them, we have a heritage – an inheritance!
But just has been true forever, God has never given any of us more than we can handle (and that includes you and me)! So let’s embrace the roles we have been designated. Let us show our appreciation and gratitude to our founding fathers by remembering the sacrifices they have made. Let us support our military and honor our parents! And let us pray for our leaders and our nation!
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, The people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance.” Psalm 33:12
The founding father’s commitment to God is inspiring and commendable! The challenges they faced and the obstacles they overcame were astronomical! May God convict each of us to pursue the life that He has planned for us! And may we do our work remarkably well and bring glory to our God!
Happy Independence Day and God Bless America!
Hope.
PS. This is an incredible video about the Star Spangled Banner – may it give you a better understanding of our heritage!
