What Do You See Outside YOUR Open Window Today?

What Do You See Outside YOUR Open Window Today?
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Monday, July 4, 2022

Happy Independence Day!!

Happy Independence Day! 
When I think of how blessed we are to live in the land of the free...because of the "brave"...and their sacrifices for us...well, it can be truly overwhelming.

What a beautiful way to start the morning...
Remember when we recited the Pledge of Allegiance every morning in school? That was the first thing we did before beginning our work for the day. We took it for granted that our people would always feel just that proud and thankful to live in such a wonderful land and have such freedoms.


Regardless of what may be happening in Washington, D.C. these days, whether or not we agree with everything or nothing at all, I hope we can still agree that we are privileged to live in the land of the free and the home of the brave.  We need to pray for our nation every single day, because these freedoms we hold so dear are becoming very fragile. There are enemies circling our land with evil intentions because they do not appreciate the freedom we so take for granted. They are waiting, like a crouching lion, watching for our most vulnerable moment, when we aren't looking, and they are preparing to pounce upon us and destroy us...not only from without, but from within.
So continue to be vigilant, be prepared, and most of all be PRAYING for our country, our leaders, our friends and neighbors and families.  Don't let this great United States become divided, disloyal, and destroyed.  

Hear what God said to King Solomon in 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

"13 When I shut up heaven and there is no rain, 
or command the locusts to devour the land, 
or send pestilence among My people, 
14 if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, 
and pray and seek My face, 
and turn from their wicked ways, 
then I will hear from heaven, 
and will forgive their sin and heal their land."

Here's what's on one of my calendars for July:



Wow! We sure need that reminder, don't we?  Our freedoms are not to be used to do whatever we please in our own flesh or to hurt or injure another life by our so called "freedoms".... but to love and serve one another...




So let us remember on this 4th of July to put our trust in God and not in men or other "powers"...

"7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses;
But we will remember the name of the Lord our God.
8 They have bowed down and fallen;
But we have risen and stand upright."
Psalm 20:7-8



Have a blessed and wonderful 4th of July!

Now I need to go get started on my preparations for the day. My sister Doris and her hubby Art are traveling here for lunch...BBQ chicken, Potato Salad, Beans, Coleslaw, Deviled Eggs, Cake, Watermelon, and most of all,
Home made ice-cream!!
So be watching for pictures tomorrow, if I can remember to take them!







 

11 comments:

  1. Yummmy I will be right over, grin. Wishing you a beautiful day friend.

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  2. Oh Pam ... from your lips to God's ears! How well I remember standing proud alongside classmates, hands over our hearts while we recited the Pledge. Nowadays, even tho' I've no occasion to recite, I still pray every day for mercy.
    Your luncheon plans sound wonderful. Have an extra egg for me, won't you?

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  3. Oh your lunch sounds delish! May I crash your party?? I think the deviled eggs are my favorite on picnic/cookout menus. We are headed to some friends...and I'm pretty sure she mentioned deviled eggs. So I am excited!! I hope you have a wonderful day. Oh, and I do remember saying the pledge every morning. It always seems like a lifetime ago!!:)

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  4. "So let us remember on this 4th of July to put our trust in God and not in men or other "powers"...

    These past few years have brought this idea into sharp focus, haven't they?

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  5. SOunds like you have a full day. I trust that it has been a wonderful day as well. Happy Independence Day .

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  6. Agree with you…a wonderful country…friends in the U K and elsewhere are having it just the way we do…if not worse…thank you for your lovely column…I am tired…I reiterate this…of whining from so many…no filter at all…my students were taught to filter their words…they did…my family does…I shake my head and just sigh…I appreciate you…happy 4th in a nation where we are truly free…prayers prayers…when I retired in 2017 from teaching still doing the pledge daily…prayer not banned…just not forced…

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  7. I had to work but I can close my eyes and pretend I was at your table for that delicious holiday meal!! We do need to put God back in our schools. Love & hugs! xo

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  8. Pam: I know you enjoyed your meal and time with your sister. We might get rain in the next few days. I love your pictures of the flag. Our children today do not realize how blessed we are. Peace and blessings to you and yours.

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  9. Amen! I agree with each one of your statements. I also posted the II Chronicles verse on FaceBook today. The USA needs God so much and never has there been a time when more people were against Him.
    I still say the Pledge anytime I have the opportunity.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  10. Even when I was teaching school, we still said the Pledge every morning. Praying for our country today and everyday.
    Blessings, Pam!

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