[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Happy 247th Birthday, America! ~

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[EvilCapitalist]

Needs the 1812 Overture. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUpuAvQQrC0

[luvie]

[luvie]

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!
Aaron Tippin~The Stars & Stripes & The Eagle Flies

[The Mayor]

July 4

Unchanging God

Bible in a Year:

• Job 28–29
• Acts 13:1–25

God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation.

James 1:12 nlt

An iconic photo shows the tread of a boot against a gray background. It’s astronaut Buzz Aldrin’s footprint, which he left on the moon in 1969. Scientists say that footprint is likely still there, unchanged after all these years. Without wind or water, nothing on the moon gets eroded, so what happens on the lunar landscape stays there.

It’s even more awesome to reflect on the constant presence of God Himself. James writes, “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows” (James 1:17). The apostle puts this in the context of our own struggles: “When troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy” (v. 2 nlt). Why? Because we’re loved by a great and unchanging God!

In times of trouble, we need to remember God’s constant provision. Perhaps we might recall the words of the great hymn “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”: “There is no shadow of turning with thee; / thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not; / as thou hast been thou forever wilt be.” Yes, our God has left His permanent footprint on our world. He will always be there for us. Great is His faithfulness.

Reflect & Pray

What kind of troubles are you facing today? How does understanding God’s unchanging presence help you in your struggles?

Dear God, I’m discouraged because of these hardships of late. I worry about how things will turn out. Yet I know You’re there and will provide. Help me to rest in that assurance.

[luvie]

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!
Chris Botti~Star Spangled Banner

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Alan Parsons Project~The Eagle Will Rise Again

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Chris Stapleton~The National Anthem

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Darryl Worley~I Just Came Back From A War

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Five For Fighting~Freedom Never Cries

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Glenn Miller~El Capitan

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Jo Stafford~I'll Be Seeing You

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John Ondrasik~Hero

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Josh Groban~Brave

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Kate Smith~God Bless America

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Lee Greenwood~My Country Tis Of Thee

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HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!
Neil Diamond~America

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HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!
John Williams~Hymn To The Fallen

[MoochPooch]

Happy 4th, Kathy! I truly appreciate this country!