This weekend will be both remarkable and historic, whatever our present circumstances may be. Celebrating 250 years of independence is a milestone few nations have experienced. Across the country, many people will gather with family and friends for traditional Fourth of July cookouts, complete with all the fixings—and, of course, watermelon. There will be parties, music, and the eager wait for dusk when fireworks light the sky. It promises to be a memorable occasion that many of us will cherish for years to come.
Many of us are grateful for our nation’s past, even as we recognize that the promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness has not yet been fully realized by all. The struggles for independence in 1776 and 1812 ended British control, yet the ongoing quest for equality led to the Civil War, the Suffragette movement, and the Civil Rights movement—issues that still shape American society today. We treasure freedom as a sacred and unalienable right, but we must continue working so that everyone in our nation can truly experience it.
Today’s verse from Psalm 31 offers comforting words for the future. Through faith in God, we find the strength and courage to face what lies ahead. If we place our hope in God’s guidance and remain faithful to God’s ways, we will learn how to share the gifts of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness with all people. As we pursue these blessings, God will lead us not to keep them just for ourselves, but to offer and share them with the entire world.
May God
bless you and your loved ones throughout this time of celebration.
Pastor
John
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