Thankful for Liberty

I have been blessed by God in so many ways.  Today being July 4th, I'm especially thankful that, at present, I live in a country where I am free to pursue every opportunity to know, love, worship, and serve Jesus Christ.  I also have the freedom to proclaim Him to the world.  That may not last forever, but for today, I am thankful for that freedom, and want to make sure that I don't waste the great opportunity that I have been given.  Why are we here, anyway? The pursuit of "life, liberty, and happiness" really is empty without Jesus. And there are still so many around me that do not know Him.  Jesus came "to proclaim liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners", and in our "free" country many still walk in darkness, enslaved to their own sin.

So, as I enjoy the fireworks, all the red-white-and-blue, food, and fellowship with friends, I'm praying that it will all be for Him.  Praying that my life will exalt and proclaim Jesus Christ!