The Declaration of Dependence

Today, we celebrate our twelfth Independence Day of the 21st-century. As you know, our founding fathers framed a document that we call the Declaration of Independence, authored by Thomas Jefferson and signed in 1776:

“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.”

We often forget that, in declaring independence from an earthly power, our forefathers made a direct declaration of dependence upon God almighty.

The closing words of this document declare:

“With firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives,our fortunes,and our sacred honor.”

So it’s really not only the Declaration of Independence from foreign tyranny. It’s also the “Declaration of Dependence” on God almighty.

God has blessed this great nation of ours over these past 200-plus years. We rightly sing “America, America, God shed His grace on thee . . . ”

If you're in the Phoenix area this coming weekend, join us for worship on Sunday at 8:30 AM in the Pebble Creek Tuscany Sienna Room. And if you've never visited the GracePointe Church website, give it a try.

Have a blessed Fourth!

So enjoy the Fourth! Grill those burgers and dogs, and celebrate with friends and family. Watch a great fireworks show, but remember . . .

God has given us this liberty. Let’s not take it for granted!