Friday, July 4, 2008

True Freedom

A quick post for now - more later.

I'm sitting here watching the local 4th of July parade on television. We are not patriotic enough to actually go downtown and sit in the heat - especially since we can see it so much better here at home in air conditioned comfort.
But, as I sit here watching and listening to the comments from the news people, I again realize the sad state of our country.
Our nation has placed its faith in the human abilities of the military to maintain our freedom. But, the pursuit of True Freedom in Christ has been tossed to the wayside. For those of us who have True Freedom in Christ, we understand the importance of keeping Christ first. We know that accepting Christ as Savior and having a personal relationship with Him is the only TRUE Freedom we can ever have. Freddom in Christ can never be taken away. It doesn't have to continuiously be fought for - once it is received, it is forever.
My heart breaks for our nation. I grieve the fact that Christ is not welcome in so many places and in so many hearts.
So, my prayer, especially on this day is for our nation. I pray that across the US, people will come to realize that the only True Freedom is in Christ. I will continue to pray for our military and the freedom they fight for. But, without Freedom in Christ, there will never be complete freedom in these United States.

2 comments:

BethAnne said...

I agree with you, America is in trouble and most dont even realize it. The Bible says that in the last days men will be lovers of money, themselves, etc......It is a sad day when we are more moved by patriotism than we are by what Jesus did for us on the Cross.

Mommyluann said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog. I grieve for our country too. Great post. Come by my blog again...

Yep! we are close by!