Happy 4th of July

Have a safe and happy Independence day, as its officially named


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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J13dbF2FCSsWe Americans take for granted the freedoms we have, we forget too soon the sacrifices that were made to give them to us. We ridicule and reject the efforts by those who risk their liberty and life to preserve ours. Today I would like everyone to sit for a brief time and pause and reflect on what it means to be an American, the freedom we as a nation, and enjoy. Consider for a moment what was required to bring it about, and what will be required to keep it. We need to thank God for His mercy on this nation. We need to pray for the leader of this nation. Pray for wisdom, pray for strength and guidance, and above all pray for God to do His work through them. I know I haven't made a big effort to bring religion into this blog before. I admit I believe a persons religion is his/her own private affair. So please indulge me for a moment, while I have the soapbox. This country was built on the premise of finding a place to establish as a homeland for religious expression of all kinds. This is unique in the human experience, most countries have a religion most may tolerate a minority of people following another, few will be easy with any and all. We as Americans not only tolerate any/all we encourage and allow this minorities flourish and grow, even if they seem weird to the mainstream. Yes we can all cite examples of persecution ( Waco and David Koresh come to mind.) But as whole this country allows any form of expression including those who would try to ban all references to God.This county allows individuals to realize their dreams, all you have to do is go out and work hard. Success is easy in this country just go out and try it, work hard and use common sense success will happen. This nation doesn't care if you were born with the richest parents in the world, or to the poorest single mother in the inner city. All have an equal chance to make a success of themselves. You are not regulated to the station you were born into, upward mobility and the freedom to achieve greatness is why we still have millions trying to get into our country every year. Immigration (legal) is the backbone of our society. Ask anyone who has been in this country less then 3 years why they came to America, they always give the same answers: Freedom, Opportunity, the chance to make a better life for my children ,freedom from oppression and tyranny. So as you eat your BBQ and watch the fireworks, as you listen to the Freedom Fest concerts. stop and think of the Great blessings we as Americas enjoy. Then sit and consider that those freedoms were bought and paid for my everyday citizens like yourself, who decided to commit to the welfare of their families,friends and neighbors and fought and died for this great nation we call the UNITED STATES of AMERICA. Sphere: Related Content