freedom

happy 4th of july!

today i am contemplating freedom,  in more than just one way.
i thank God for blessing us with this wonderful, free country.
for His protection unwavering, and blessings abounding.
for giving us founding fathers whose reverence and fear of the Lord have allowed us to experience His blessing each and every day, year after year.
may we continue to uphold the moral standards that we were founded upon, and never, never give up on the Truth that truly sets us free.
i also thank those men and women who have fought, suffered, and died, true patriots, who did what it took to keep America the great free country that She is today.

last, but not even close the the least, i want to thank Jesus, for dying on the cross and freeing me from my sin, because i asked Him to.
the greatest gift anyone could ever receive.  forgiveness, and an eternity with Him.

have a blessed day, friends.

xo,
mary

Remembering

Happy Memorial Day weekend!

I hope that you are all having a relaxing weekend enjoying your family, friends, and freedom.

I hope that we NEVER forget....

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same."

Ronald Reagan

I am SO grateful for our brave soldiers {and their families} who have sacrificed so much to serve and protect our great country, allowing me and my family to live free.

I am eternally grateful.

Words can never convey my love and gratitude for all you have done.

All gave some.  Some gave all.

Most importantly, thanks be to God, Who gave The Ultimate Sacrifice so that we may have freedom from sin and the penalty of death when we put our faith and trust in Him!

"So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation."

Hebrews 9:28

May we treasure the moments that we have with our loved ones as we never know what a day may bring.

We will never forget.

Much love,

xoxoxo 

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