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July 4 - The 4th of July . . .               (back)

The 4th of July

 As we gather ‘round to celebrate
On Independence Day
Pay homage to our country
As the children run and play.

With barbeques and picnics
And fireworks in the air
Proudly fly the flag
To show how much we care.

The stars and stripes spell freedom
She waves upon the breeze
While bursts of colors can be seen
Above the towering trees.

This is all quite wonderful
We revel in delight
But God above in divine love
Has brought this day to light.

With just a stroke of liberty and
A touch of His great hand
He gave democracy to us
And helped this country stand.

The stripes upon our stately flag
Were touched by His sweet grace
Each star of white that shines so bright
Reflects His loving face.

So as you turn to face the flag
For battles that were fought
Be filled with pride for those who died
And freedoms that were bought.

But don’t forget to thank the One
That gives the bright display
The reason why we paint the sky
On Independence Day

Pray for the future of our country as we face uncertain days ahead.  Ask God to be our bulwark in times of trial.  Pray that He would walk alongside each of us in the months ahead, whispering encouragement, providing strength and offering discernment as we seek ways to do our part for our beloved country.  Thank our Heavenly Father for the remarkable founding fathers, whose sacrifices and words gave birth to a fledging country steeped in freedom of the individual.  Praise God for the blessings of liberty we have enjoyed for more than two and a quarter centuries.  Thank Him for the material blessings and bounty He has bestowed on us and which we have shared with the world.  Finally, pray that His hand would remain on us to guide us in the decades ahead so that our children and grandchildren may know and feel the same sense of pride and patriotism we feel.

July 11 - O, Great Spirit . . .                (back)

O, Great Spirit

Whose voice I hear in the winds,

And whose breath gives life to all the world,

hear me, I am small and weak. I need your

strength and wisdom.

Let me walk in beauty, and make my eyes

ever behold the red and purple sunset.

Make my hands respect the things I have

made and my ears sharp to hear your voice.

Make me wise so that I may understand the

things you have taught my people.

Let me learn the lessons you have hidden

in every leaf and rock.

I seek strength, not to be greater than my brother,

but to fight my greatest enemy – myself.

Make me always ready to come to you with

clean hands and straight eyes.

So when life fades, as the fading sunset,

my spirit may come to you without shame.

A Sioux Indian Prayer.

This month's song is "Because He Lives"