Independence Day!

Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, baseball games, and family reunions. But my question is where is the freedom that our country once had; the freedom that men died for. We broke away for the Catholic Church in England and came to a "New World", however, our rights are being taken away from us day in an day out! We will not be blessed until we as Christian's turn back to the God that our founding fathers served. They had the fear of the Lord in their hearts! People in our nation will not be blessed by God because they do not bless God.~Pastor Matt McPhillips

II Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

Oh if that was our prayer today! Man, I read this verse and look at my life, how am I doing as a child of God? Am I humbling myself, praying and seeking the Lord's face. This is my prayer today as we think and celebrate 4th of July.