Today is Independence Day, of course. Looking out of my room here there is nothing but sunshine, a breeze and much greenery. A German family was traveling down the River Road recently (i.e., U.S. Highway 61 along the Mississippi River not far from here) and they commented to my wife how lush and green the river valley is. Truly it is.
My daughter-in-law asked for special prayers today for all those who are not as fortunate as us, all those known to us who are struggling in life. It leaves me with the awareness that there is so much for which to be grateful, living in this country as a citizen.
Let us thank God this day for our freedom and independence. Let us ask Him too for vigilance in protecting the freedoms that have been ours, but which seem ever so slowly to be given away out of fear or ignorance.
And we pray for all men and women who are in the Armed Forces in places of danger and battle.
God bless us and America!
