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Saturday, 4 July 2009

Spiritual Sundays

Hello and welcome once again to Spiritual Sundays!

Today is America's birthday and it will be celebrated this weekend with amazing fireworks, cookouts, parades, etc...
Canada also celebrated her birthday this past week and we too watched the fireworks all across this great nation.
We remember and thank God for the men and women who have gone to war so that we might live in freedom. Many gave their lives so that we are able to live in freedom and victory today!

But let us remember, there is One greater than all of those dear souls; Jesus Christ! He died in our place and gave Himself for us so that we could live in freedom from sin. When Christ went to the cross for you and me, He took upon Himself all of our sin; hatred, filth, greed, poverty, sicknesses, etc.... Freedom from sin is the greatest freedom of all!
Who could be more free than the one who is free in the depths of his soul? And let us remember not to live selfishly because of our freedom, but to honour Him in everything we do!

So, celebrate this weekend! But let us remember the One Who gave all He had so that we can be truly free! Praise the Name of Jesus!


Christ came to give us liberty
By dying in our place;
Now with new freedom we are bound
To share His love and grace. - D. De Haan


FREEDOM DOESN'T GIVE US THE RIGHT TO DO WHAT WE PLEASE, BUT TO DO WHAT PLEASES GOD.

Please visit Spiritual Sundays to be encouraged and refreshed by clicking on the link http://bloggerspirit.blogspot.com/ or the Spiritual Sundays button on my sidebar.
God bless you and have a wonderful holiday!
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17 comments :

  1. {oc cottage}Saturday, 4 July 2009 at 19:09:00 GMT-3

    Amen!

    m ^..^

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  2. CharlotteSaturday, 4 July 2009 at 19:35:00 GMT-3

    A good reminder of where our freedom really comes from. Thanks for sharing this with us today.
    Blessings,
    Charlotte

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  3. blushing roseSaturday, 4 July 2009 at 19:41:00 GMT-3

    TY .. this is a wonderful post ... He leads our troops to continue bringing us the freedom He died for.
    May your day sparkle & shine. TTFN ~ Marydon

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  4. Saleslady371Saturday, 4 July 2009 at 22:02:00 GMT-3

    Absolutely! Christ's freedom is the greatest freedom of all, Sandy. How wonderful that we can celebrate our different nations this week side by side. I love your spirit of unity, dear sister!

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  5. rcubesSaturday, 4 July 2009 at 23:19:00 GMT-3

    Yes, glory to God for the freedom He freely gives to everyone who will turn to Him. God bless.

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  6. KarenSunday, 5 July 2009 at 00:21:00 GMT-3

    Thank you for a wonderful post and happy 4th! God bless you.

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  7. AndreaSunday, 5 July 2009 at 00:30:00 GMT-3

    AMEN. Beautiful. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
    Blessings, andrea

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  8. Ziggy StardustSunday, 5 July 2009 at 02:12:00 GMT-3

    That is a beautiful post. I am following on Spiritual Sunday.

    God bless you

    Anne

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  9. SmilingSallySunday, 5 July 2009 at 08:04:00 GMT-3

    I especially like your final sentence, Sandi. Thanks.

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  10. Musings of A MinisterSunday, 5 July 2009 at 12:46:00 GMT-3

    Great reminder of where our heart should be. We love God above all and also our great country. Thanks for posting.

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  11. Ms.DaisySunday, 5 July 2009 at 16:16:00 GMT-3

    Sandi,
    We are celebrating our American traditions this weekend but always keeping in mind that it is God who has kept us in His loving care. Thanks for your Spiritual Sundays post.

    Blessings,
    Jean

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  12. SueSunday, 5 July 2009 at 16:46:00 GMT-3

    Hi charlotte,
    What a wonderful reminder of where true freedom lies, And that is one freedom that can never be taken away from us. Thank you for sharing.
    Blessings,
    Sue

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  13. the wild raspberrySunday, 5 July 2009 at 17:18:00 GMT-3

    Hi Sandi,

    Thanks for your lovely words today! Also thanks for your sweet comments about my punkin. Have a great day!
    Warmly, Debbie

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  14. JoyfulsisterSunday, 5 July 2009 at 23:49:00 GMT-3

    Hi Sis,
    Happy Happy Sunday!!! (((Hugz)))
    FREEDOM DOESN'T GIVE US THE RIGHT TO DO WHAT WE PLEASE, BUT TO DO WHAT PLEASES GOD... I love this, and it is sooo true. Thanks for sharing your heart once again.

    Have a great week ahead..Jesus is already there.

    Hugz Lorie

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  15. Mevely317Monday, 6 July 2009 at 00:45:00 GMT-3

    I'm humbled by these words, Sandi ... and ever so grateful you've shared this message! How this venue just lifts me up each week! Thank you!

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  16. Jillian's Bella Rosa AntiquesMonday, 6 July 2009 at 20:57:00 GMT-3

    Yes, great post! Without Him we could not be so free!

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  17. Ginger~~Enchanting CottageTuesday, 7 July 2009 at 00:18:00 GMT-3

    Thank-you for this great post!
    God Bless,
    Ginger

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