No, I didn’t misspell it; please allow me to explain. On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress declared that the thirteen American colonies were “free, united and independent states.” While we did indeed declare independence from the British Government and its laws, we also declared dependence upon God and upon one another. A portion of the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence reads: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute new government.” Again, Independence Day represents independence from a foreign government but equally stands as the declaration of a nation dependent upon God and on one another as citizens. So, for me, today is both “Independence Day” and “Dependence Day.” HAPPY DEPENDENCE DAY EVERYONE! lets each help fulfill the destiny to which this nation is called. LORD, forgive our many failings, cleanse our hearts, bless us in Your Mercy and use us for all mankind’s good and for Your Glory in the earth.
A serious pursuit of godliness requires an equally serious renunciation of worldliness. Too often, we measure spirituality with false scales. While being wisely selective with our public vices we are less so with our private attitudes and perspectives. In reality, it is the thoughts and intents of the heart where the greatest battles must be waged; our actions will ultimately align with the condition of our hearts. Lord God, You know me inside out, You are not fooled by human facades. Plow my heart with Your Word and Spirit and leave nothing unturned. Refresh my inward man that I may outwardly glorify You in all places at all times.
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