Fourth of July

Ever since the Declaration of Independence was written on July in 1776, America has been working to fully live up to the ideals and values laid out in the national document. This week, many of us are looking for meaningful ways to reflect on the privileges we hold dear living in this free country (beyond the backyard barbecues, fireworks, or wearing the flag colors).

Reflecting on the scriptures of the Bible as Christians, we see that Christ has given us the ultimate freedom: “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.  Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing.  For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law.” (Galatians 5:1-3).

We have been set free with a new focus to be more like Christ!

Sister Natalie Soto