This year, the fourth of July takes on a whole new meaning for us as a family. My husband, Jim is originally from Scotland and moved to Canada when he was only 7. We met at Zion Bible Institute and married 27 years ago. He has retained his Canadian citizenship but recently decided that he would like to finally become an American. So he went through the process and this past week on June 3oth, took his oath. The celebration was unique and special. There were 50 people becoming naturalized citizens that day and they hailed from 29 different countries! A judge presided over the ceremony and there was a speaker from the local news station. At the end, each candidate went up and received his certificate of naturalization from the judge and your family was allowed to take pictures. A band played, the pledge of allegiance given and right away, each candidate was given the information as to how to be able to vote.
The commitment that you make when becoming a citizen is serious but also rewarding. The freedoms he gained and the liberty which he now declares is exhilarating!
There is a country that we shall one day see but only if we have taken a proper oath. That is one of allegiance to God, who is our Creator and Redeemer. The liberties which He bestows on us are also rewarding! We shall one day reign with Him!
This 4th of July, think of those who have died to give you freedom and ultimately the One who died to give you everlasting freedom! God bless America!
