The 4th of July!
1776, Independence Day!
How many of us take time to remember and contemplate the true purpose for our
celebrating this day?
Are we instilling the values and morals of
our Christian heritage in the minds and hearts of our children?
Are we letting them know that this great nation was built on godly principals
and the freedom to worship God as our forefathers did......or are we just
celebrating with parties, picnics and fireworks?
My friends, how are you celebrating this 4th of July?
Where Do We Stand
It is hard to
understand, how many
people think today,
who just ignore what's happening
and look the other way;
This country, was founded by people
who were great,
They stood for what they knew was
right and didn't hesitate.
What happened to this legacy, does it
not still hold true
that liberty and justice is not just for
a few?
The dreams of our forefathers were built
with blood and tears
and meant to keep this country strong,
all down thru the years.
There are those who've changed our constitution
for it's moral values they've despised,
So now it's been revised until it can't be
recognized!
They've added their amendments, changed
the meaning of it's words
and the voice of the people, no longer can
be heard.
What will it take to wake us up, to get
out there and fight
for the freedom that we're losing and for
what we know is right?
What will we tell our children, when they
grow up and see,
That their dreams for their future, can no
longer be?
Can we tell them that we did our best to
keep them safe and free?
Or did we just stand by and watch, while
we lost our liberty!
Will we have the guts to stand there and
look them in the eye
And admit that we did nothing as we
watched our country die!
What will we say, when before our God
we stand on judgment day?
That we stood our ground with pride or
looked the other way?
While those who burned our flag, threw His
commandments all away?
He tells us to stand in the gap and get on
our knees and pray;
If we want His blessings to remain we must not delay!
The time will surely come when it will be too late;
Let us stand up and be counted, and not give
up nor hesitate!
~©Helen Johnson~
Please visit Helen's site: A Heart For God
Thank you, Helen for allowing me to use this beautiful poem. I'm sure it will touch the hearts of many, as it did mine. God bless you, my precious friend!
Let us
celebrate this day in prayer for this
great nation of ours and for the return of our
religious freedom to be able to serve the
God who gives us life, love and liberty!
