A JOYful Memorial Day!

            As citizens of the United States, we should be extra JOYful because of our freedom. 

Today is Memorial Day….a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service.  Indeed, we are blessed beyond our comprehension to live in “the land where freedom rings” and we should thank God for the heroes who were willing to pay the price.

 According to one report, 43 countries in our world have been labeled as “not free” and 60 countries only “partly free”. Those totals cover over 100 countries and 54 percent of the worldwide population.

Today would be a great time for us to stop and thank God for the country in which we live.  Instead of focusing on all the negatives, let’s concentrate on all the reasons we should be thankful. 

·        We are FREE to worship in the place of our choice. No barred doors. No Secret Police. No censoring of the message by government security.

·        On Election day we are FREE to go to the polls and vote for the candidates of our choice. 

·        We are free to make choices in regard to the schools our children attend.

·        We enjoy so many other privileges that people in other countries only dream about!

Let’s approach this Memorial Day with a spirit of JOY and gratitude.  GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!