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04
Jul
Home of the Free–A Monday’s Moment Clip

Someday every nation, every tribe, every kindred will be gathered before the throne of God to give Him glory. If God regards the United States of America so highly as to include our nation in that gathering, shouldn’t we also celebrate? I hope this short “Home of the Free” Monday’s Moment clip reminds you, as it did me, of why we are blessed to celebrate the 4th of July as the birthday of our nation.

If you received this post via RSS or email and cannot view the clip, please visit my Holy in the Daily blog to grab the moment.

I’m off to a family reunion this afternoon. What are you doing today to celebrate our nation’s birthday?

In Him together, Susan Gaddis

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02
Jul
George Washington Lost More Battles Than He Won

Did you know that George Washington lost more battles than he won? Many of those were important battles of the Revolutionary War. Yet, America was born out of that war—regardless of how many battles our first President won or lost. It seems that God really is behind the rise and fall of nations.

Liberty comes with a price tag regardless of what country you live in. And with freedom comes the responsibility to serve others and to live peaceably with all men.

Following is the closing prayer for this week in The Divine Hours—Prayers for Summertime by Phyllis Tickle. I think it sums up my heart very well for this 4th of July.

“Lord God Almighty, you have made all the peoples of the earth for your glory, to serve you in freedom and in peace: Give to the people of our country a zeal for justice and the strength of forbearance, that we may use our liberty in accordance with your gracious will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.”

 In Him together, Susan Gaddis

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