Today when I awoke from my soft, comfy bed I made my way to the kitchen for a cup of warm coffee. I sat down in a quiet space and picked up my Bible, which I am free to leave sitting on my coffee table~ I read and prayed freely.
Later in the day I drove on safe roads while I made my way to a grocery store with an incredible assortment of groceries; never once did I have to fight anyone for the “last” of any item. So many choices.
Towards afternoon I had the freedom to enjoy a few television shows without having government control what I could watch; even read a fun magazine freely. Not once did I fear for my safety today!
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Today I didn’t wake up in a worn-torn area where bedding and warmth are impossible to find. I did not have to drink dirty water out of an old plastic container because there is nothing else available.
Today I didn’t have to rummage for a few pages I had found from an old bible; hiding away in a dark corner just to read their words of life; praying not to get caught.
Today I did not have to walk to the old dump to rummage for bits and pieces of edible food along with many others without viable ways to feed their families.
Today I wasn’t inundated with Government rants and photos of leaders plastered on every large building wall. I wasn’t warned that if I wasn’t 100% compliant with my Government I would stand the chance of losing my life.
This is why I am thankful to be an American. Though we are not a perfect nation and we are continually challenged with ongoing issues; we are still enjoying so many freedoms that others around the world would never dare to dream for!
This 4th of July~ I am abundantly grateful for those who fought for my freedom.
Everything you said is absolutely so true. Unfortunately, so many do not realize this, or we tend to forget and take for granted our freedoms. Good to be reminded.
I am proud to be an American. Love the song with that title. Makes me cry when I hear it sung.