~ Do You Really Understand Independence Day? ~
Prayer ~ “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord” (Psalm 33:12a).
“Eternal God, stir Thou our minds and stimulate our hearts with a high sense of patriotism as we approach the Fourth of July. May all that this day symbolizes renew our faith in freedom, our devotion to democracy, and redouble our efforts to keep a government of the people, by the people, and for the people truly alive in our world.
“Grant that we may highly resolve on this great day to dedicate ourselves anew to the task of ushering in an era when good will shall live in the hearts of a free people, justice shall be the light to guide their feet, and peace shall be the goal of humankind: to the glory of Thy holy name and the good of our Nation and of all mankind.
“Amen” (Congressional Prayer by Chaplain, Reverend Edward G. Latch on Wednesday, July 3, 1974).
Comment 1 ~ If ever there was a time when our nation (United States) and the world needed prayer it is this year.
Comment 2 ~ There is a secular movie (documentary) that I believe every American should watch. It is available from many libraries and I’m sure many other places (as well as on Amazon for purchase). “Monumental: In Search of America’s National Treasure” with Kirk Cameron (2012, PG, 1:24).
~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.
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