Why Americans Should Be Very Grateful
Mike Stone
Psalm 33:12
I had planned to preach a more pointed and direct message today about the condition of our land. But I thought, ''You know when we have a birthday party for my kids, I don't use that opportunity to announce all of their shortcomings.'' So, I won't do that here on America's birthday.
A man saw some two ladies working door-to-door in his neighborhood. He assumed they were members of a particular religious group that does not believe in practicing patriotism. So, he quickly brought out the American flag and positioned his family by the front door. When those ladies rang the doorbell, he flung the door open and the entire family recited the Gettysburg Address, the Preamble to the Constitution, and then sang the national anthem, etc.
It turns out she was the AVON lady.
Well, that man was proud to be an American. I am too.
I mean that I am a card-carrying member of the ''America, love it or leave it crowd.'' I get a lump in my throat when I hear the national anthem. I love to see Old Glory waving in the wind. When I hear Lee Greenwood sing, ''I'm proud to be an American'' I say, ''I am too!''
But that's not really what this day is about.
This day is not about showing pride, but giving thanks!
I confess that I am not the biggest fan of ''God and Country Day'' at the Lord's house. I am not angry with those who feel differently. But I try to keep our focus on the Lord above us and not the land around us.
Having said that, Psalm 92:1 says that it is a good thing to give thanks to the Lord. So, when we stop to say, ''thank You'' for our liberty and freedom, that is a good and Godly thing. So, from time to time, I believe it's just the right thing to do.
1. The Goodness from our Land
I'm speaking about the actual physical property, what the songwriter called the land ''from sea to shining sea.'' God's goodness is lavished on our physical land in at least 3 ways.
A. Its bounty i ...
Mike Stone
Psalm 33:12
I had planned to preach a more pointed and direct message today about the condition of our land. But I thought, ''You know when we have a birthday party for my kids, I don't use that opportunity to announce all of their shortcomings.'' So, I won't do that here on America's birthday.
A man saw some two ladies working door-to-door in his neighborhood. He assumed they were members of a particular religious group that does not believe in practicing patriotism. So, he quickly brought out the American flag and positioned his family by the front door. When those ladies rang the doorbell, he flung the door open and the entire family recited the Gettysburg Address, the Preamble to the Constitution, and then sang the national anthem, etc.
It turns out she was the AVON lady.
Well, that man was proud to be an American. I am too.
I mean that I am a card-carrying member of the ''America, love it or leave it crowd.'' I get a lump in my throat when I hear the national anthem. I love to see Old Glory waving in the wind. When I hear Lee Greenwood sing, ''I'm proud to be an American'' I say, ''I am too!''
But that's not really what this day is about.
This day is not about showing pride, but giving thanks!
I confess that I am not the biggest fan of ''God and Country Day'' at the Lord's house. I am not angry with those who feel differently. But I try to keep our focus on the Lord above us and not the land around us.
Having said that, Psalm 92:1 says that it is a good thing to give thanks to the Lord. So, when we stop to say, ''thank You'' for our liberty and freedom, that is a good and Godly thing. So, from time to time, I believe it's just the right thing to do.
1. The Goodness from our Land
I'm speaking about the actual physical property, what the songwriter called the land ''from sea to shining sea.'' God's goodness is lavished on our physical land in at least 3 ways.
A. Its bounty i ...
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