Freedom

Many of us today will be celebrating July 4^th with cookouts, fireworks and everything else in between. I write this post today thinking about this country and what it stands for. Notice the pledge of allegiance doesn’t say “with security and justice, for all,” it says “with liberty and justice, for all.” I don’t write this post because my father & I served in the US Armed Forces, I write it for all of those who either have been, are currently or contemplating entering the US Armed Forces. If it wasn’t for the US Armed Forces, we wouldn’t have the freedom that we unfortunately are taking for granted.

I salute my fellow soldiers as we celebrate the 4^th of July, for we didn’t fight for security, we fought for freedom (in 1776). Some people think security and freedom are the same words, but they aren’t. The more security you have, the less freedom you have. Today, so many want security over freedom and we’re losing the true meaning of what this country was built on. Sure, many can say it was built while beating the backs of others, but still this is our country.

And this needs to be mentioned although it’s been heard many times; freedom does have a price which somebody else has to pay for. Think about it. As you celebrate this 4^th of July, think of those who died for you to enjoy the freedom in this country. They didn’t die for you to have security; they died for you to have freedom. And last, but definitely not least; our Savior died to set us free from the bondage of sin. Galatians says to stand fast in the liberty which we are called (I know I’m paraphrasing), but you get the point.

And with all of that said, have a great 4^th of July!