Today is America’s Independence Day celebration with parades and music and fireworks and food, but my prayer this day, is for every one of us to celebrate God in this manner. Many are ashamed to stand up for Jesus. They will not parade for God because they are afraid. They do not celebrate God with gladness in music and food. They are quiet worshipers instead of being on fire for God, so that others will be able to join in their celebration, to let others know that because of God’s grace, they are free, that it’s ok to depend on God and to celebrate Him with parades, music, fireworks and food. Today is your day to celebrate God in a big way, and thank Him for freedom from sin and the evil way, and to invite others to join in your celebration, for today’s celebration is only one day, but celebrating GOD should be every day.

Heavenly Father, we come into your presence this morning, not only because we have needs, but in thanksgiving for the signs and miracles that you reveal to us. Lord, help us each day to make time for you, to spend time with you in prayer, so that we could hear and understand your will for us. Lord, many have started this journey with you but have fallen along the way, and we ask that you turn them around Lord, set them on the right path. Only you Lord, could order our unruly minds, only you have the power to forgive and renew, so therefore, be merciful unto us, create in us clean hearts and renew right spirits within us for Jesus Christ sake we pray. Amen!

“Do not associate with a man given to anger; nor go with a hot-tempered man, or you will learn his ways and find a snare for yourself. Do not be among those who give pledges, among those who become guarantors for debts, but become sober-minded as you ought and stop sinning, for some have no knowledge of scriptures or the power of God, and I write this not to shame you, but to warn you as my dear children. He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. Adversity pursues sinners, but the righteous will be rewarded with prosperity.” Praise the Lord!

Until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ, then we will be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; but speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. But, you have not so learned Christ; If so be that you have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus: then put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; and be renewed in the spirit of your mind; and that you put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. Praise the Lord!

Thank you, Lord that I understand and believe your power, that I understand that there is nothing or no one greater than you. Lord, you are living in me, and I am confident that you will not allow any power outside of your realm to conquer me, that you will not allow me to be victimized, but instead be lifted up. Lord, Keep me under the shadow of your wing; keep me as the apple of your eye, for I am confident, that greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world. Thank you, Lord!

Heavenly Father, you hear the groaning of our hearts, you understand our needs, because you know us intimately. Lord, there is nothing that we do that is hidden from you, no place where we can hide that you cannot find us, no valley too deep that you will not rescue us, and therefore, we will trust you, we will depend on you, confident, that you will provide, deliver, heal and restore us good Lord, and we give you all the thanks and all the praise, in Jesus name.

“There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit, there are differences in ministries but the same Lord, and there are
differences of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all, and the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all.” My brothers and sisters in Christ, God has given us all unique gifts and we should use these gifts to lift each other up, we should not use them for our own profit, we must not use these gifts to entice others and cause them to lose
their way. Whatever gifts given to us by God should be used to edify others – to enlighten, inform, educate instruct, improve and teach. If you are not using your gifts in this manner, you are not using them to the glory of God.

“When on my aching burdened heart my sins lie heavily, thy pardon grant, thy peace impart: good Lord, remember me. When trials sore obstruct my way, and ills I cannot flee: then let my strength be as my day: good Lord, remember me. If worn with pain, disease and grief this feeble body see; grant patience, rest and kind relief: good Lord, remember me. If, for thy sake, upon my name shame and reproaches be, I’ll hail reproach and welcome shame! For my good Lord, will remember me.” Amen!

“Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! It is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant and praise is beautiful. Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving; lift his name up high for his name is exalted.” Let us Praise God for he has dealt bountifully with us, he awoke us up this morning, he will strengthen us to face any problem that comes our way, he will bless us in our going out and our coming in, he will satisfy all of our needs in parched places, he will make a path for us where there is none. Oh, sing praises to our God for there is no other like him or worthy of our praise. Let everything that has breath this morning, praise the Lord!