Yesterday was the 4th. I planned to write a post. I didn’t.

This morning, Pastor Brynen started his message by asking us to think of ONE freedom that we have that we’re truly thankful for….

I tried.

I failed.

Why? I can’t think of one. Here are the thoughts that raced through my ponderings….

1. The freedom to gather with other believers to worship the One True God. Not everyone agrees with our beliefs, but I’ve never felt the fear that some in other countries face. For the freedom to worship as part of my faith. I am thankful.
2. The freedom to be an independent female. I think of the countries where women must keep their faces covered, where they’re not allowed to speak unless spoken to, where…if they were me….55 & single…they’d be facing hardship.
3. The freedom to voice my opinion – not all will agree with it, but I’m allowed to voice my thoughts…or write them in a post….FB may delete them, but….I can post them nonetheless.

The list could go on, but those were the big 3.

Then, I thought of the fact that America turned 250 years old. You go girl! It is nothing like where it started. More states, more people, more technology, more freedom, more choices, more of a lot of things…both good and bad. But, I’m glad I’m an American.

That led me to the song Dad would have us sing during Calvary Baptist’s (Shelbyville, IN) song nights. It was dubbed “The Pflaumer Song” because he had our family sing it every time. We had it at his funeral. It was sung too slow, but I’m sure he was singing loudly from his place above. We also would sing this song sometimes – I remember singing the “glory, glory hallelujah” part…and I was just in elementary school…so surely I didn’t imagine it. LOL

Well, I’ll wrap this up because….the weekend is almost over. My other “freedom thoughts” were about my faith. The freedom we have in Christ. Following Him is a choice.

People who don’t share my faith don’t understand the freedom that comes with faith. Many see my faith as a list of things you can and cannot do. To me, it’s the freedom to grow in Christ and bear fruit…or talk and live in ways that demonstrate your faith and point to the One you follow.

So…rather than trying to expound on this freedom, I’ll share some GREAT songs that share the message in a powerful way. Have a listen…and be thankful…for the freedom that waits when you choose to follow Him.

Happy 4th (a day late)! Happy 250th Birthday, USA.
May we bring glory to the One who saves! Night.