Ah, bbqs, swimming, a long weekend…..sounds great. A time to watch fireworks and relax! This is July 4th, and it’s a reason to have a party, but what does it really mean if we toss the activities aside?
When we were young the summer was an exciting time for many of us. It was amazing time to be a kid and go enjoy holiday festivities. It is easy to get caught up in life. With all this motion, has the holiday lost some of its meaning? Perhaps it has for many of us. The good news is that we can use this time and be giver of our love and resources. We can volunteer, donate, spend time with people who have nobody, and share the blessing of liberty with others. We have the freedom to laugh, pray, debate, or to dance in the street if we want to. Let’s keep the success of liberty alive today.
Happy Birthday to America is more than picnics…….We overcame England and its powerful military and fought for liberty for all. Our military continues to do this for us so we can be free. How amazing is that?!?!
Here is what we can do to remind ourselves…not that picnics and parties are not awesome! Maybe spend time in prayer and reflection on what the nation means to you. It’s sometimes difficult to pause during a long busy weekend to reflect on our blessings, but this is our inheritance.
Get involved and volunteer to help military families who are serving our country. Ask local organizations if they’re involved in setting up care packages. On the 4th, invite families to spend time with you and give them an opportunity to share their thoughts and dreams.
Again, we can have fun, but let us look at what we can do for others this holiday and all during the year. This takes time, creativity, and reflection on how great this nation really is. No matter where you stand on any issue, we live in a nation that allows us to be FREE. Cherish it.
What does the 4th mean to you?
Happy Birthday America! -The Deich Team
