Thoughts on Freedom from Banner Elk, NC

Sitting on the balcony of our friends' house in Banner Elk, NC, I'm taking some time to think about freedom. Also what about all those who have sacrificed for us and those that continue to sacrifice so that we can live in a free country, with a free and clear conscience, and more. Let me explain.

On July the 4th we celebrate our freedom as a country. Many men and women died. Many fought. Many worked hard. I come in on their coattails. I don't deserve to live here. God gave me the gift of being born here. I'm grateful. But why do we have this independence? To do whatever I want whenever I want? Negative. I believe that there are many little things I can do for my country, for my family, for those who serve in the military.

We also have freedom in Christ. Christ served us more than anyone could have. He gave His life. Do I take advantage of this freedom? Do I forget about it? Do I ignore it? Because of His life, death, and resurrection, I can have a clear conscience that the penalty for my sin has been paid. I'm not free to do what I want, I've been freed to bring the message of freedom in Christ to others.

Today, remember with me that we are blessed. If you can read this, trust me, you are a blessed person as there are others who can't read, can't see, or are suffering too much to get access to a computer. What will you do today with your freedom?

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