A Joyful Independence Day
America! America!
God shed His Grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!
God shed His Grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!
As Witnesses we are told that even saying we liked Bush was being patriotic and should be discouraged. So is displaying our country's flag, pledging allegiance to the US (under God), singing anthems, and wearing the red, white, and blue on Memorial Day, Veterans Day, or Independence Day.
Yet they enjoy living in a country where freedom of religion is its cornerstone. They are mostly law-abiding citizens, yet they feel to be separate from this world means not voting for our leaders, holding a place of office, or even joining the armed forces. It also means not contributing to society in a meaningful way even when life itself is on the line (abortion and blood donation).
What liberty to express my gratitude to God for putting me here. Our first allegiance is to Christ, but we are to be stewards in the polity.
1 Timothy 2:1 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior.
To all my Christian brothers and sisters across the globe, I pray for your safety and well-being. Please keep us in your prayers.
Yet they enjoy living in a country where freedom of religion is its cornerstone. They are mostly law-abiding citizens, yet they feel to be separate from this world means not voting for our leaders, holding a place of office, or even joining the armed forces. It also means not contributing to society in a meaningful way even when life itself is on the line (abortion and blood donation).
What liberty to express my gratitude to God for putting me here. Our first allegiance is to Christ, but we are to be stewards in the polity.
1 Timothy 2:1 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior.
To all my Christian brothers and sisters across the globe, I pray for your safety and well-being. Please keep us in your prayers.
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