America bless God

We celebrated 250 years and the birthday of our nation. We celebrate is. Men and women have fought for our freedom, and this should not be taken lightly or casually.

We are blessed. Blessings come in many ways, different shapes and even with different thoughts. As a Christian I believe that our blessings are tied directly to who we worship and honor. That is God. And that is why our God must be lifted, shared and talked of often. America must bless God.

Psalm 33:12 NASB

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, The people He has chosen for His own inheritance.

The people who seek God, who put God first, will be blessed. That is a promise from the Bible that cannot be neglected. In fact what is worth having is worth working for. That blessing is incredible. Freedom is a gift. Think about that.

"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." ― Benjamin Franklin

Ben Franklin said that right. What is lasting has a high price to be paid. Our freedom is something that many paid a high price for, and we are blessed because others chose to stand tall.

Galatians 5:13 NLT

For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.

Our freedom is worth so much more than we might know, and July 4th is a reminder that we need to celebrate what God has given us. Now it is our turn to turn to God and encourage others to do the same.

Return to God. Lift God up.

2 Chronicles 7:14 NLT

Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.

God bless America. Yet what is really needed is for America to bless God!

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