Independence Day

 

 

Happy 4th of JULY!

 

Today is Independence Day here in the USA.

 

Each year when we celebrate this holiday,

I always hope that America will turn back to God...

but it hasn't happened yet.

Maybe next year?

 

This year I am sending up prayers for America to fall to her knees

and worship the One who made this nation possible...

 

He was the reason that this nation was great....

and now we are abandoning Him and His Ways.

As you celebrate the freedom we enjoy in this country today,

please take a moment to pray for God to convict our country and

for her to turn to Him once again....

 

Happy Independence Day

 

 

 

 

Monday's dinner...Independence Day

July 4th was a hot one-so, we ate indoors

What do you think about this Patriotic Trifle?

This bowl weighed about 4 or 5 lbs! lol

What a blessing to have each of these smiling faces around

the table!

We hope that your 4th was a fun family time together too!

Thanks to Taste of Home for the recipe:

 Patriotic Trifle Recipe

Directions

• In two small bowls, combine each gelatin flavor with 1 cup boiling water. Stir 1/2 cup cold water into each. Pour each into an ungreased 9-in. square pan. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set.
• In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Fold in 2 cups whipped topping.
• Set aside 1/4 cup blueberries and 1/2 cup strawberries for garnish. Cut the gelatin into 1-in. cubes. In a 3-qt. trifle bowl or serving dish, layer the strawberry gelatin, half of the cake cubes, the remaining blueberries and half of the pudding mixture.
• Top with blue gelatin and remaining cake cubes, strawberries and pudding mixture. Garnish with reserved berries and remaining whipped topping. Serve immediately. Yield: 16-20 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 package (3 ounces) berry blue gelatin
• 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 cup cold water
• 2 cups cold whole milk
• 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
• 1 pint fresh blueberries
• 1 quart fresh strawberries, quartered
• 1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes

Independence Day thoughts...

How many more posts will we get to do on independence and freedom?

Sadly, it sure seems like they are slipping away here in the USA...

Only here in America do we celebrate Independence Day...on July 4th

Here in the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave, we should be thanking God

daily for His bountiful gifts provided in this country.

Thanks to our Founding Fathers, and our servicemen we enjoy more freedoms than any other country.

I don't know how long that will be true, but it has been true during my entire lifetime.

"It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded not by religionists, but by Christians; not on religions, but on the gospel of Jesus Christ. For that reason alone, people of other faiths have been afforded freedom of worship here."
- Patrick Henry

America no longer honors God, or His principles put forth in His Word, and so I believe that judgement has begun in our land.

But, we shouldn't give up! We should speak up! We should unite and fight for the principles that this country was founded on! (As others before us have done)

We should drop on our knees in prayer for

this land.

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

So today, I want to thank God for His blessings on this country, and, I am praying that this country's leaders  will drop to their knees and acknowledge Him.

I hope America realizes Who has been responsible for the freedom we've enjoyed, and thanks Him for it by obeying and honoring Him. And, I hope that this happens soon, for the sake of my children and grandchildren.

This year as I celebrate Independence Day, I am going to be especially thankful to God for this country...

Long may she wave!