The propitious smiles of Heaven, can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal ruler of order and right, which Heaven itself has ordained.”
–George Washington
“The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear Him, in those who hope in His mercy.”
–Psalm 147:11 (NKJV)
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Saga of Miles Forrest: Miles was forced to stay and help Charlie and Mateo control the Durango 4th of July celebration. There was no real hurry to get back to Silverton, and it gave him more time to work through his plan. He still was puzzled that a town like Silverton could be bamboozled so easily. More next week when Miles will put his plan into action.
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For a day, let’s celebrate. Put aside the problems, the chaos and confusion, the hatred, and celebrate. Celebrate the greatest country on earth. Celebrate the founding of this great nation and God’s blessings on it. Has it had problems–yes, but it was and is still the greatest country. John Adams stated in regard to Independence Day:
“It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.”
Memorial Day, Patriot Day, Veterans Day are all days of memorial, of remembrance, of solemnity. But the 4th; it is a day of celebration! A war had to be fought first, victory over England had to be secured, blood had to be spilt. Soon afterward, during the term of Thomas Jefferson, the tradition of celebration of Independence Day was established at the President’s Mansion (at that time it was not called the White House). It was under the administration of James K. Polk that the fireworks display was introduced.
God has richly blessed this nation, and this nation rose to the challenge to be the greatest missionary-minded nation the world has ever known. As God poured out His blessings on this country so too did the country respond by sending those with the message of the Gospel to those who had never heard. Let me include here a thought–one that is often disregarded, one that is placed aside mostly by those who do not have a Christian mindset or worldview. Slavery was a terrible institution, but because those people were brought to America they were introduced to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and now had the promise of eternal life; the same was true with the American Indian.
So instead of griping and complaining. Instead of spewing hatred–rejoice. Rejoice that you live in this great land. Rejoice that God saw fit, in His great Providence, to allow you to reside here. Instead, I would admonish you, me, and all in this great land to celebrate today and to pray for this country. “God mend thine ev’ry flaw, Confirm thy soul in self control, Thy liberty in law!” (Katherine L. Bates)
“The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear Him, in those who hope in His mercy.”
–Psalm 147:11 (NKJV)
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Saga of Miles Forrest: Miles was forced to stay and help Charlie and Mateo control the Durango 4th of July celebration. There was no real hurry to get back to Silverton, and it gave him more time to work through his plan. He still was puzzled that a town like Silverton could be bamboozled so easily. More next week when Miles will put his plan into action.
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For a day, let’s celebrate. Put aside the problems, the chaos and confusion, the hatred, and celebrate. Celebrate the greatest country on earth. Celebrate the founding of this great nation and God’s blessings on it. Has it had problems–yes, but it was and is still the greatest country. John Adams stated in regard to Independence Day:
“It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.”
Memorial Day, Patriot Day, Veterans Day are all days of memorial, of remembrance, of solemnity. But the 4th; it is a day of celebration! A war had to be fought first, victory over England had to be secured, blood had to be spilt. Soon afterward, during the term of Thomas Jefferson, the tradition of celebration of Independence Day was established at the President’s Mansion (at that time it was not called the White House). It was under the administration of James K. Polk that the fireworks display was introduced.
God has richly blessed this nation, and this nation rose to the challenge to be the greatest missionary-minded nation the world has ever known. As God poured out His blessings on this country so too did the country respond by sending those with the message of the Gospel to those who had never heard. Let me include here a thought–one that is often disregarded, one that is placed aside mostly by those who do not have a Christian mindset or worldview. Slavery was a terrible institution, but because those people were brought to America they were introduced to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and now had the promise of eternal life; the same was true with the American Indian.
So instead of griping and complaining. Instead of spewing hatred–rejoice. Rejoice that you live in this great land. Rejoice that God saw fit, in His great Providence, to allow you to reside here. Instead, I would admonish you, me, and all in this great land to celebrate today and to pray for this country. “God mend thine ev’ry flaw, Confirm thy soul in self control, Thy liberty in law!” (Katherine L. Bates)
Eat a hot dog or three, grill some hamburgers, laugh around the table with the family for you have that privilege and freedom. Shoot off some fireworks, but be safe and watch out for those firecrackers. Enjoy the celebration of what this day means. Don’t let the pundits and the sourpusses spoil the celebration. And most of all, be thankful to the Lord for the opportunity that He has blessed you with.