Step by step, we come to Thee;
Thy light is a beacon for all to see.
∞§∞
With Easter just around the corner, the W word that's on my mind for this Alphabe-Thursday is worship. I am grateful for the freedom to worship as I please, according to the dictates of my own conscience. It is easy to take this freedom for granted, and I pray that the citizens of my beloved country will always hold it dear.
Declaration of Independence
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal;
that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights;
that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
United States Constitution
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion,
or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.”
“The framers of the Constitution recognized the eternal principle
“The framers of the Constitution recognized the eternal principle
that man’s relation with his God is above human legislation,
and his rights of conscience inalienable. . . ”
(Congressional documents {U.S.A.}, serial No. 200, document No. 271).
~HAPPY ST. PATTY'S DAY!~
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Amen. We live in such an amazing country. Our freedom to worship is paramount to our nation's success as a country, I believe.
ReplyDeleteI've missed you, Sue.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a reminder. Easter pageant is just a few weeks away, and it's my favorite part of Easter. Keeps us focused on what really matters.
Great W word to focus on!
ReplyDeleteI am so fortunate to live in a country that allows me to worship freely.
ReplyDeleteInteresting word choice! Can I just say how much I love the Declaration of Independence?! I find it almost lyrical. Is that weird. Anyways, I enjoyed this post and your reminder--thanx for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat "W" post Sue!~Ames
ReplyDeleteLovely reminder of something we should never take for granted....
ReplyDeleteGreat post and lovely music sweet Sue. Hugs
ReplyDeleteFunny how we rarely give this great blessing much thought. Thanks for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteFantastic post! The freedom to worship is just important as breathing..
ReplyDeleteIt is good to remember how blessed we are in this country, even when things are not looking as good as they should.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing this 'w' post. Very true.
ReplyDeleteI love that picture! And yes, we certainly should all be grateful we live in this country. I just pray that no forces of evil will ever gain the power to do away with our freedoms. We must never take freedom for granted. I pray that this will always be the land of the free and the home of the brave.
ReplyDeleteI love that it's in both the declaration the constitution- makes me feel all safe and squishy inside.
ReplyDeleteWell said. Perfect post.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Hopefully those rights will always be protected.
ReplyDeleteyes, i hope that we do hold that dear as many do not have it...and if we could remember that when we get all high and mighty on our religous soap boxes and put down other religeons it would probably be a great thing...
ReplyDeleteWe so do take worshiping for granted. I know I do. I've never known anything different. I hope it stays that way but this world is getting mighty scary.
ReplyDeleteFirst if all, that picture is amazing. Second of all...thanks for the reminder! Amen!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous picture. I'm so thankful I live in this country and for the people who made and continue to make it a place where we have religious freedom. Thanks, Sue.
ReplyDeleteFreedom is a large word, maybe you can say what you want without landing in prison, but you can't do what you want there are always rules. Try to cross the city at 100 mph ! or smoke in a restaurant, or let your dog run free ! In some dry States you are not even allowed to drink a glass of wine in your own yard.
ReplyDeleteSue, it is so sad that some people dwell only on the part of the Constitution relating to the "right to bear arms" and disregard the rest.
ReplyDeleteYou are always so inspiring. I love the picture. It is something I think we really do take for granted. A little reminder is always much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteworship more.
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enjoy your freedom...
Cheers.
What a wonderful "W" word! So true, and so great to be in our country! Thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteThat was a great choice for 'w'! With Easter on the horizon it's a good reminder.
ReplyDeleteWe are truly blessed here in America to worship the Lord according to his divine Word and not the dictates of man.
ReplyDeleteThe land of the free...beautifully written Miss Sue.
ReplyDeleteI love this perfect reminder of the season and the choices!
Thanks for linking.
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