Two Freedoms

This 4th of July is my first one experiencing two freedoms...

One is independence from any earthly king.

One is dependence upon the one true King.

One freedom was bought with the blood of soldiers, so that no tyrant would rule these shores.

One was bought with the blood of the Lamb, so that no chain would rule this soul.

I write this in gratitude for liberty that lets me worship, speak, and stand.... but I raise my hands higher in gratitude for the liberty that lets me live forgiven, unashamed, and eternally free.

I pray we guard both well.

I pray we never forget the cost.

I pray freedom always leads us back to dependence on the King whose throne will never fall...

Whose Kingdom has no end....

Whose love sets every captive free.

I am grateful for my new life, every moment of every day.

Happy 4th of July, friends.