Proud to Be an American

The Fourth of July has always been one of my favorite holidays. It's a close call between that and Thanksgiving (I love to eat!) I never quite knew why but as I think about it being a yearly favorite a few things come to mind.

• Independence Day is a day to celebrate the county that we live in.
• There is no gift buying or exchanging.
• It's in the summer and that usually means a day at the beach.
• Hanging out with friends and family, enjoying each others company, and grilling out.
• FIREWORKS!!!! :D

More than all of those things I am proud to live in a country where I have the freedom to get a college education, go to work, have freedom of speech etc., and above all else, go to church to openly and freely worship my Lord Jesus Christ without fear of persecution. Today I pray for the people who stand strong in their faith even when earthly laws tell them they can't, even to the point of exile or death.

I recognize that this country has its fair share of issues.  Even when I don't agree I will pray for the leaders of this country and show respect. I pray that we can all stand united as one and not separated by political, religious, status, and race. If we would just look to the Father and learn to accept and love each other as He loves us I truly believe it would change so much.

God Bless the U.S.A.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!