Happy July 4th!  Today America celebrates its independance.  With all its troubles, this country is still great.

But today I realized that I never will declare independence from God. I shutter to think where I would be today without His love and protection.  I walked a pretty dark road for a long time. I did not necessarily feel God’s love for my shame hid me from His light. But when I finally realized He had been with me the whole time and saved me from horrors unimaginable, I declared my love and alliance to Him.  I know the concept is a difficult one to grasp but I have lived independent from Him and I have lived basking in His love and I will renounce my independence every day. 

I know so many people are hurting right now, and it may feel as though God has left us.  He has not!  He said in His Word that He would never leave or forsake us and He is always faithful. Hang into Him today!  He will be with you always my friend. I have seen Him work wonders in my small life.

He loves you!