Weekend Review

This is a weekend in which America reflects on the gift of freedom that we are able to enjoy.  I trust and pray that each one of us recognize and understand that that our freedom is not free.  We need to remember that many men and women have paid and continue to pay the ultimate price for our freedom.  Freedom is not cheap and the men and women who defend our freedom should be admired and respected.  We have been mired in an on-going battle against terrorism; only God fully knows the full length and depth of this war but we can rest assured that many brave AMERICANS are putting themselves in harms way on a daily basis so that I could sit at this computer and share my thoughts with you.  Don't you think that these brave men and women deserve our respect and they deserve our prayers?  What if the sound of our prayers would make as much noise as the sound of the fire works that we heard last night?  Can you fathom the depth of the revival that would sweep across our nation if we seriously pursued the presence of God in our daily lives?  I refuse to give up on the fact that God will hear us when we pray; we just need people who will take the time and make the effort to call out to God for His mercy and love to sweep over our nation.

Sunday morning found me in Radcliff, KY at New River Ministries.  The presence of the Lord was in the service as we reflected on the songs of our nation as well as the songs of the people of God.  During worship we sang patriotic songs as well as recited the pledge of allegiance to the flag of America.  There is still a stirring in our hearts as we lift our voices in thankfulness for this great nation.  We must continue to tell the stories of sacrifice, honesty, family values, patriotism and many other values of America to the youth and children of this generation.  The sermon called on us to turn our attention to one of the symbols of our Christian freedom; the cross on which Jesus Christ died for the sins of humanity.  As Christians we look to an empty cross, we look to an empty grave; but we see Heaven which is full of the glory of God.  The glory of God releases the ministering presence of God which in turn touches our lives and the needs that we encounter on a daily basis.  I encourage you to reflect on your spiritual freedom and to walk in that freedom regardless of the attacks and strategies of the enemy that you are facing today.  

Personal note:  Friday was a "one day vacation" with the children and grandchildren.  We had a great time and it was a blessing to be able to spend the time with my family.  Family is so important and we need to cherish our family members and appreciate the contribution that they make to our happiness.  Family makes the adventure of life more enjoyable; take time to appreciate your family today.