Independence Day

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Yesterday was Independence Day

Celebrating freedom

And this reminds me

That there is much to celebrate

Because Jesus died

To set us free

But the question remains

Are you popping off fireworks?

And sparklers?

Celebrating your freedom

Every day?

Or like the 4th of July

Do you just celebrate it once a year?

Holidays serve as reminders

Markers to let us know to stop

And give thanks

For what we’ve been given

But when it comes to our freedom in Christ

Every day should be a holiday

Every day should be fireworks

Because you were lost

And now you’re found (Luke 15:23-24)

You were dead in your sin

And now you’re alive in Christ (Romans 6:1-11)

Where there once was shame

There will now be honor (Isaiah 61:7)

Where there once was mourning

Now there is dancing! (Psalm 30:11)

And we can now trade our sorrows for joy! (Psalm 30:5)

Don’t forget

That He didn’t die so that you could have

One day of freedom

He died

To give you eternity

And in light of that

Shouldn’t every day be a celebration?

He set us free (Galatians 5:1)

So bask in it

Celebrate it

And remember

As His Children

Every day is Independence Day

So let freedom ring!