True Freedom

I LOVE July 4th!!! Do I love it because of all of the countless American flags that are proudly posted outside of our homes and business, fireworks, cookouts, apple pie, and fellowship it brings? Absolutely. I also love it because of the freedom every single one of have by living in the greatest nation on this Earth. In the United States of America, we can voice our opinions freely, we can vote, and we can own a business. There are numerous things we can do with our Freedom, but there is real freedom that is more important than any other.

We don't need to display "Old Glory" to show our pride for this particular freedom. We can display it every day of the year, and that is our freedom In Christ - to live a life to glorify Him, so that His banner of love, truth, and peace can be seen by all. We can be free in our spirit to serve the Creator of the whole universe and that my friends, is True Freedom.

Romans 8:2 says,
"because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death."

Just like the flag that represents freedom, Jesus is a banner over us, protecting and shielding us.

Galatians 5:13
"You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love."

I pray that you and your family had a safe and blessed July 4th weekend. As we share the freedom that is from Christ, I encourage you to reflect on this true freedom and show love to others by sharing your faith.

Now-some pics of the girls at their festivities Friday before we went to the lake to celebrate the red, white & blue.

Mary Clare and her friends Amy, Reece, Christian, & Duke along with their teacher Mrs. Krystal marching in the SLP Patriotic parade.



Silly precious pretty!


Having a picnic with one of her BFFs Amy & Christian.



Kate and her new friends at Notre Dame singing at the closing program for VBS at Our Lady Queen of Peace.


Showing me the items she purchased at the rummage sale benefitting the monastery.



In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea,
With a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me:
As He died to make men holy, let us live to make men free,
While God is marching on.

Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
While God is marching on!

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