4th of July // 2016

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Hey everyone! I hope you all have a blessed Fourth of July!! :D 


Today as millions of Americans attend cookouts and watch fireworks, what are we ultimately celebrating? 

Freedom. Independence. Love of country. Pride of being Americans. All good things, right? 

But let's remember that we're celebrating our freedom from Great Britain's rule, many years ago. We aren't independent. We are and always will be dependent on God. 


“Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.”
-- John 15:4-5 KJV


Pray for our country today and always. 

May we never forget the sacrifices made for our freedom. May we always remember what this great country was founded on. May God continue to bless America. 

God Bless you all! <3 
~Faith


Note: the July edition of Sisters in Christ has been postponed until next week in honor of this being Independence Day weekend. :) 

Comments

  1. RebekahAshleighJuly 4, 2016 at 3:00 PM

    Happy 4th of July, Faith!!! :D
    I really enjoyed your post! :)

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    1. Faith P.July 4, 2016 at 5:21 PM

      Happy Fourth of July, Rebekah! :)
      I'm so glad! ^_^

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  2. Amy // Hands Made to LoveJuly 4, 2016 at 5:07 PM

    Thanks for posting, Faith. We do need to pray for this country. Have a great 4th!

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    1. Faith P.July 4, 2016 at 5:22 PM

      Thanks for reading, Amy! Yes, we most certainly do. You too, girl. :)

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  3. Emily July 4, 2016 at 5:23 PM

    Thanks for sharing, Faith! <3

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  4. 4rmeddyJuly 4, 2016 at 6:12 PM

    Happy Independence Day Faith! :D

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