True Independence

As I come down off of the "high" of my spontaneous trip to the beach this past July 4th weekend, I think about what true independence means to me. We as Americans celebrate the Independence of our great country from England and the freedom that was fought for to freely worship. However, are we truly free? I have said before that I think of Independence day on the day I rededicated my life to Christ I also think that most of the world does not have the same freedoms as I do. Should I feel guilty? Or should I continue to live my free life with no regards to others captivity? I looked out into the great ocean over the weekend and thanked God!! In that moment I also said to my self .....this is truly what life is about looking out to something that is much greater than your self! As I venture into this month of July I am challenging myself and others to look to something greater than yourself! True independence is in realizing its a great big world out there much different than your own! Until next time be and live well!! Joy